Tender

Solicitors X2

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to engage two solicitors as part of a tender process (CPS 276) for legal services, specifically within the fields of civil and housing law, as well as general litigation and education law. The successful candidates will work on a 37-hour week basis at the Oldbury Council House, located at Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DB. The contract period is set to commence on 4th March 2019 and will conclude on 28th June 2019, with the proposal submission deadline on 26th February 2019 at 17:00. This open procurement process is aimed at sourcing temporary personnel to fulfil the contracting needs of the council.

This opportunity provides a significant avenue for growth for legal firms, particularly those specialising in local government law or with experience in civil litigation and education law. Businesses that offer specialised legal advisory or representation services, especially those that can provide qualified solicitors or barristers with a minimum of five years’ experience, would be ideally suited to apply. This tender enhances the potential for agencies and firms to establish long-term relationships with a local authority while fulfilling essential legal requirements within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Solicitors X2

Notice Description

Job title: 2x Solicitor 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 about the role. 2x Solicitors are required to start asap 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 to cover civil and housing law and need someone else with general litigation and education law experience We are looking for candidates who have the following experience: Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Fellow of CILEx of at least 5 years Experience in Education Law within a Local Authority Experience in General Civil Litigation within a Local Authority Advocacy Experience in Courts and Tribunals General knowledge of Local Government law. Experience of providing advice to internal and external clients Ability to undertake workload with minimal supervision. Local authority experience required. Please attach the following: * Curriculum Vitae * 2 up to date references * Terms and Conditions * Safeguarding Form Closing date: Tuesday 26th February 2019 no later than 17.00hr. 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. Additional information: 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. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5fe0b7d-c27f-4f56-95e1-c68dcf85d614
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87cb69e1-382d-4ca7-9435-040df259ce3b
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
20 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Mar 2019 - 28 Jun 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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