Tender

Childcare Solicitor x 1

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Apr 2019 at 14:14

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29 Mar 2019 at 12:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "Childcare Solicitor x 1" is being issued by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, located at the Oldbury Council House in Freeth Street, West Midlands, B69 3DB. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with an end date for submissions set for 15th April 2019 at 17:00 hours. The contract is anticipated to commence on 22nd April 2019 and will run until 31st July 2019, with a potential extension of up to three months. This opportunity falls under the legal services industry category, specifically focusing on legal advisory and representation services.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for qualified solicitors and firms specialising in public law, particularly those experienced in childcare matters. Candidates should possess a minimum of three years' post-qualification experience (PQE) and demonstrate the ability to manage a varied caseload effectively. Legal service providers or consultancy firms that can provide a competent candidate familiar with local authority processes and advocacy requirements would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as it offers significant exposure to a diverse range of legal issues and responsibilities within a supportive team environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Childcare Solicitor x 1

Notice Description

Childcare Solicitor x 1 Job title: Childcare Solicitor Hours: 37 hours Start date: asap End date: 3 July 2019 (possibility of an extension for thereafter for 3 Months) Rate of Pay: Please let me know what rate the candidate is looking for Contract type: Agency Location: Oldbury Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DB Job Description and Person Specification attached. Brief description: 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 * Copy of your Terms and Conditions The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this 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. 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 15th April 2019 at 17:00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c169ecbb-a019-4802-ba6d-ba4a3a7017d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac563fab-0057-4803-85f1-d56e092fd3d3
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

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
3 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Apr 2019 - 31 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
Michelle Hackwood
Contact Email
michelle_hackwood@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 2873

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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