Tender

Paralegal (Caseworker) DB

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

20 Jan 2020 at 10:55

Tender

20 Jan 2020 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking a Paralegal (Caseworker) under a tender process set to close on Wednesday, 22 January 2020, at 17:00 hours. This position offers a rate of £15.36 per hour for 37 hours per week, based at the Council House in Oldbury, West Midlands. The contract, which is for agency services over a duration of 12 weeks, will commence on 26 January 2020 and extend until 28 February 2020. This opportunity falls within the services category, specifically under the supply of temporary personnel.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with capabilities in public law and social care. Companies that can provide experienced caseworkers, especially those with prior local government experience, will be well-positioned to compete. Successful bidders must be able to demonstrate their ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment and will be required to manage tasks proactively and work collaboratively with the council's social care team.

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Notice Title

Paralegal (Caseworker) DB

Notice Description

Paralegal (Caseworker) Rate of Pay: PS15.36 per hour (to worker) Hours: 37 hours (Monday - Friday) Location: Based at Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DB 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 have worked in a legal office handling public law care matters/ adult matters respectively. Local government experience would be a bonus. The successful candidate must be confident and experienced in order to be able to hit the ground and be able to work proactively in a busy team. The candidate will need to be able to work well under pressure, self-reliant as well as work as part of a wider team. We are looking for a hard working enthusiastic case worker to join the adults and education section of our social care team. The ideal candidate will have worked in a legal office handling adult and education matters. Local government experience would be a bonus. The successful candidate must be confident and experienced in order to be able to hit the ground running and be able to work proactively in a busy team. The candidate will need to be able to work well under pressure, self-reliant as well as work as part of a wider team. 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: Wednesday 22 January 2020 at 17:00 hours Additional information: 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. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-813d4e13-7767-492a-9905-4e3ce7463b72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ccf4e5b-3b8f-4ecf-9176-d642585a5fe3
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

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
20 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jan 2020 - 28 Feb 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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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