Tender

Solicitor

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender Notice
Tender

27 Mar 2019 at 12:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders for the position of Solicitor, with the aim of appointing a qualified individual to commence as soon as possible for a duration of 12 weeks. This opportunity is categorised under legal services and the successful candidate will be required to work at Oldbury Council House, located at Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 17:00hrs on Friday, 29th March 2019. The contract period is set to start on 8th April 2019 and conclude on 1st July 2019, and the contract will be executed via an open procedure, which is below threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in legal advisory and representation services, particularly those with a focus on local government law and civil litigation. With the need for extensive local authority experience, businesses that can demonstrate a strong track record of providing such services, especially in advocacy within Courts and Tribunals, would be well-suited to compete. Candidates looking to leverage their expertise in education law could also find this an advantageous contract, thereby enhancing their visibility and client base in the local authority sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Solicitor

Notice Description

Solicitor Sandwell MBC are looking to appoint a Solicitor to start as soon as possible and work for a period of 12 weeks. The role will be based at Oldbury Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE. We require one Solicitor with extensive experience of general civil litigation within a Local Authority. We are looking for a candidate who has the following experience: Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Fellow of CILEx of at least 5 years, extensive experience of general civil litigation within a Local Authority, advocacy experience in Courts and Tribunals, general knowledge of Local Government law, ideally some experience of education law, extensive experience of providing advice to internal and external clients and the ability to undertake a varied workload. Local authority experience is essential. Hours: 37 hours Start date: asap End date: 3 months from start date Rate of Pay: Band H PS39,961- PS44,697 but agencies can advise what the candidates would be looking for on a ltd company basis Contract type: Agency Location: Oldbury Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DB Job Description and Personnel Specification attached, which also provides more information above the role Please attach the following: * Curriculum Vitae * 2 up to date references * Safeguarding Form * Terms And Conditions 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 Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation n 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: Friday 29th March 2019 at 17:00hrs. 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/bb2c671b-6535-41b7-98c4-7270b70f6d79
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

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Apr 2019 - 1 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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