Tender

Legal Assistant- Childrens Social Care

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Dec 2019 at 13:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking a Legal Assistant for its Children's Social Care team, highlighted by the tender titled "Legal Assistant- Childrens Social Care". This procurement falls under the services category and is located in Oldbury, West Midlands. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, with quotations due by 12:00pm on 2nd January 2020. The contract period is set to commence on 13th January 2020 and run until 29th March 2020.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for legal firms or professionals with expertise in public law care matters, particularly those with local government experience. Businesses that are adept at handling private law applications, discharge of care orders, and PLO matters would be particularly suited to compete. With a competitive remuneration of £15.36 per hour, this role offers the potential for professionals to expand their portfolios and establish ongoing relationships with a local government authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Assistant- Childrens Social Care

Notice Description

We are looking for a Legal Assistant within Children's Social Care to work within the Legal team. The ideal candidate will have worked in a legal office handling public law care 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. The role will primarily involve dealing with Private law applications together with Discharge of care orders, PLO matters together with supporting solicitors with Care proceedings. The rate of pay will be Band F PS15.36 per hour PAYE. The role is 37 hours and based at Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE Candidates need to be readily available for an interview and if successful start immediately. The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is Thursday 2nd January 2020 12:00pm Midday Additional information: The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on "Tenders" to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on "View Details" in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is Thursday 2nd January 2020 12:00pm Midday Delivery Notes The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on "Tenders" to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on "View Details" in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is Thursday 2nd January 2020 12:00pm Midday 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/35e49d51-dc73-4a4d-9571-60206d491e0f
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

66513000 - Legal insurance and all-risk insurance services

66513100 - Legal expenses insurance services

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79112000 - Legal representation services

79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

79600000 - Recruitment services

79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,819 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jan 2020 - 29 Mar 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
Karendeep Bassra
Contact Email
karendeep_bassra@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 4766

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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