Tender

x2 Solicitor

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Dec 2020 at 11:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently undertaking a tender process for the position of two solicitors, identified as "x2 Solicitor". This procurement falls under the supply of personnel services, with a focus on child care and adoption law. The positions are based remotely, with potential on-site attendance at Sandwell Council House in Oldbury, West Midlands. The tender is in the 'Tender' stage, with a closing date set for 3rd December 2020 at 5:00 PM. The contract period is expected to start from 13th December 2020 and continue until 8th March 2021, with a proposed rate of pay between £21.71 to £24.28 per hour, depending on the candidate's experience.

This contracting opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth for legal firms and solicitors with expertise in child care and adoption law. Businesses well-suited to participate should have a strong track record in advocacy, particularly within the Family Court system, and must be able to submit compelling bids through the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. This is an opportunity for experienced advocates looking to extend their services to local authorities, especially those familiar with judicial reviews and regulations affecting unaccompanied asylum seeker children. Firms that can demonstrate a robust understanding of the legal landscape in these areas stand to benefit greatly from this engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

x2 Solicitor

Notice Description

Solicitor x2 Rate of Pay: PS21.71- PS24.28 per hour (PAYE) (Open to negotiation dependant on candidate experience) Hours: 37 Location: Remotely, may need to attend Sandwell Council House, Oldbury. Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency - 12 weeks Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which provides information about the role. Brief description: Sandwell is a large multi-cultural Metropolitan Borough situated in the heart of the Black Country within the West Midlands conurbation, located 10 minutes outside of Birmingham. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and experienced advocates to join our busy but friendly Child Care team, to undertake all aspects of the advocacy in care and adoption work. The successful applicants will have a detailed knowledge of child care and adoption law together with extensive advocacy experience of contested and complex matters in the Family Court at all levels. You may be expected to carry a small caseload of care matters. Knowledge of Judicial Reviews particularly in the area of No Recourse to Public Funds/unaccompanied asylum seeker children including age assessment would be desirable. You must be a qualified solicitor/barrister/equivalent with four years child care PQE, of which the last 3 years must have involved advocacy. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references, copy of Terms and Conditions. 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 December 2020 17:00pm 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. Closing date: Monday 17 June at 13.00hrs 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/c823873a-4cd0-4539-969b-9b8ecc71be32
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
£2,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Dec 2020 - 8 Mar 2021 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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