Tender

Childcare Solicitor x 2

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Apr 2019 at 14:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to appoint two experienced Childcare Solicitors through an open tender process. This procurement, aimed at the legal services industry, is located in Oldbury, West Midlands and is currently in the planning stage, with tender responses due by 5 April 2019. The successful candidates will start work as locum solicitors from 14 April 2019 for a contract period of approximately three months, until 29 July 2019. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their applications swiftly as the council requires candidates to commence immediately, ideally without more than two weeks' notice.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms and experienced solicitors, particularly those specialising in public law childcare matters. Businesses with expertise in advocacy and those who can effectively manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision would be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, those who can provide immediate availability and demonstrate experience dealing with court hearings will find this contract particularly appealing. Engaging in this contract could enhance a firm's portfolio and ability to serve local government clients, leading to sustained growth in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Childcare Solicitor x 2

Notice Description

Childcare Solicitor x 2 Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council are seeking to appoint an experienced Childcare Solicitor This is an opportunity to work for a local authority with a large established legal team who are very forward thinking. Due to increase workloads an opportunity has arisen for locum solicitor's to come in and hit the ground running in this very busy but supportive team. 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 Public law child care 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 Public Law childcare matters. You must be a confident advocate as there will be an expectation for you to cover various types of hearings to include those of a contested nature. 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. We are looking for experienced candidates with a broad spectrum who have experience in advocacy. If candidates are less experienced then we would expect for them to be able to deal with court hearings. If they cannot go to court, we would expect for them to deal with case work at paralegal level. Essential requirements: Qualified Solicitor/ Barrister of at least 5 years Experience in Public Law Childcare Law within a local authority Advocacy experience including contested matters General knowledge of local government law Experience of providing advice to internal and external clients Ability to undertake workload with minimal supervision Candidates need to be available to start immediately (e.g. do not need to give more than 2 weeks' notice in current roles) Hours: 37 hours Start date: ASAP End date: 3 months from start date Rate of Pay: Please let me know what rate the candidate is looking for Contract type: Agency Location: Oldbury Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE Job Description, Personal Specification and Safeguarding Form attached. Please provide up x 2 up to date references, Curriculum Viti, copy of Terms and Conditions and signed Safeguarding Form The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, 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 opportunity or other related documents. To submit, you will be required ... Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e8fc487-c485-4155-8f5c-1b55a5c9ed37
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

79100000 - Legal services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Apr 2019 - 29 Jul 2019 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
B69 3DB
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
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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