Tender

Solicitors Required As Soon As Possible

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Oct 2018 at 09:40

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12 Oct 2018 at 08:21

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Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking locum solicitors for a contract titled "Solicitors Required As Soon As Possible." This procurement falls under the legal services category and is located in West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process is active and has an open method, with the tender period closing on 12th October 2018 at 23:59. The contract is set to commence on 23rd October 2018 and continue for 12 weeks, offering a pay rate of £20.71 per hour for a working schedule of 37 hours per week.

This opportunity could significantly benefit solicitors looking to expand their experience, particularly those with a background in Public law child care matters. Businesses capable of providing qualified legal professionals with at least three years of post-qualification experience (PQE) will find this tender appealing. Candidates must be adept at handling a varied caseload and be confident advocates, which positions practices specialising in legal advisory and representation services as strong contenders for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Solicitors Required As Soon As Possible

Notice Description

Solicitor Hours: 37 hours Start date: ASAP End date: 12 weeks from start date Rate of Pay: PS20.7100Ltd (per hour) Contract type: Agency Job Description and Person Specification attached. 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 a locum solicitor 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. Please attach the following: * Curriculum Vitae * 2 up to date references * Safeguarding Form 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: Tuesday 16th October 2018 at 12:00 Noon 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/be2b74a5-55d5-484e-bd95-95f388b53dee
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

79112000 - Legal representation services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information 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
12 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Oct 2018 - 23 Jan 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
Sukhvinder Kaur Dubb
Contact Email
sukhvinder_kaur@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 5273

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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