Tender

Childcare Solicitor

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Jun 2018 at 14:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking to engage a Childcare Solicitor through an open tender process. The position, which falls within the legal services industry, aims to address increased workloads within the council's legal team. The contract is set to begin on 12th June 2018 and will last for a duration of 12 weeks, concluding on 31st August 2018. Interested applicants should submit their CV and references by the deadline of 11th June 2018 at 12 Noon, and are advised that the position offers a competitive rate of pay in Band H, ranging from £20.71 to £23.17 PAYE, with potential for negotiation.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for legal firms or independent solicitors with experience in public law child care matters, particularly those who are proactive and capable of managing a varied case load confidently. Successful candidates will gain substantial exposure to important legal proceedings and will be expected to attend contested hearings. This is an ideal prospect for well-established legal firms looking to expand their practice into public sector work or for solicitors seeking short-term placements with local authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Childcare Solicitor

Notice Description

Job title: Childcare Solicitor Hours: 37 hours Start date: ASAP End date: 12 weeks from start date Rate of Pay: Band H - PS20.71-PS23.17 PAYE however open to negotiation Contract type: Agency 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 send a CV, 2 up to date references and the safeguarding form (attached). Closing date: Monday 11th June 2018 12 Noon Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb0d6b79-284f-4f66-acc7-cc64cb0bfd72
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

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
7 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jun 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 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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