Tender

Paralegal - TEMP628 - DB

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

31 Jan 2020 at 10:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking tenders for the role of Paralegal (Caseworker) under the title "Paralegal - TEMP628 - DB." This opportunity falls within the supply services of personnel, specifically for temporary staffing, and is located in Oldbury, West Midlands. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a closing date for applications set for 5 February 2020 at 17:00. The contract is expected to commence on 17 February 2020 and run for a duration of 12 weeks until 15 May 2020. Interested businesses must utilise the In-tend e-Tendering System to submit their applications in accordance with the open procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses offering temporary staffing solutions, particularly those specialising in legal services. Firms with experience in public law care matters and a strong background in local government services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful candidate should be confident, able to work under pressure, and possess the ability to operate both independently and collaboratively within a busy team environment. As the role may require travel across the borough, businesses equipped to provide qualified personnel who can meet these criteria will be at an advantage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Paralegal - TEMP628 - 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. 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 5 February 2020 at 17:00 hours Additional information: 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 5 February 2020 at 17:00 hours 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/fbb3b1e2-5158-4c88-b7c4-8df9622b4584
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
£8,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Feb 2020 - 15 May 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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