Tender

1x Adults Solicitor RefDB2608

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Aug 2020 at 14:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a qualified solicitor for a position titled "1x Adults Solicitor RefDB2608." This contract falls under the recruitment services category and is based in West Bromwich, West Midlands. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a closing date for submissions set for Thursday, 3rd September 2020, at 12:00 pm. The contract will commence on 6th September 2020 and is expected to last for 12 weeks. This opportunity has a total value of approximately £10,487, with a rate of pay of £21.16 per hour for the successful candidate. The contract type is agency-based, and interested parties must apply through the In-tend e-Tendering System.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal firms and individual solicitors experienced in handling adult matters, particularly those with a background in local authority work. Businesses that specialise in recruitment services for legal professionals may also find this an advantageous opportunity. The role requires candidates to manage a varied caseload confidently and efficiently, making it ideal for firms with strong capabilities in adult and education law. Given the nature of the work, firms with a track record of providing qualified solicitors who can operate under pressure and possess a proactive approach would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1x Adults Solicitor RefDB2608

Notice Description

SOLICITOR ADULTS Rate of Pay: Band H - PS21.16 per hour (please note that limited candidates should specify their required pay rate upon submission of CV). Hours: 37 hours Location: Currently working from home Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency - 12 weeks Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with at least 3 years PQE (or equivalent) with at least 2 years' experience specialising in and handling Adults matters preferably from a local authority prospective. The successful candidate must be confident and experienced in order to be able to hit the ground running and have the ability to carry a varied case load covering all aspects of Adult and Education matters. The candidate will need to be proactive, work well under pressure, self-reliant as well as work as part of a wider team. The successful candidate would gain great exposure to a varied caseload and would enjoy a high level of responsibility with a great deal of client contact. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references, copy of Terms and Conditions. This role may require you to travel across the Borough of Sandwell. If so, a driving licence check, including proof of business insurance and MOT will be required. No DBS is required for this role. Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement opportunity, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the related documents. To submit your documents, you will be required to opt in. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system, please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing Date: Thursday 3rd September at 12:00pm hours Additional information: The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on "Tenders" to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on "View Details" in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is 03/09/2020 12:00pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a48aaea-0584-4eb3-8c88-3514b076bbad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e073ab6-9346-4ab8-9519-8c5ea8569a0f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,487 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Sep 2020 - 6 Dec 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B70 8SZ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
West Bromwich Central
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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