Tender

1x Legal Assistant (Paralegal) KB

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Sep 2019 at 15:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Legal Assistant (Paralegal) for a term of 12 weeks, starting from 23rd September 2019. The role is located at the Oldbury Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE, within the legal services industry. Interested suppliers must submit their quotations by 12:00 pm on 18th September 2019 through the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. The procurement process follows an open procedure, with a total estimated contract value of £6,819, offering a rate of pay at £15.36 per hour.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for legal services firms and recruitment agencies specializing in legal personnel. Businesses experienced in providing public law care matters or those with a background in local government are particularly well-suited to compete. The ability to meet the project’s deadline and to deliver competent candidates who can work effectively in a fast-paced environment will enhance competitive advantage in this tendering process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1x Legal Assistant (Paralegal) KB

Notice Description

This request is for a Paralegal. Its a 37 hour post and we would require this to filled asap with an end date of 12 weeks from the start date. The role is based at Oldbury Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE. The ideal candidate will have worked in a legal office handling public law care matters/ adult 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 running and be able to work proactively in a busy team. The candidate will need to be able to work well under pressure, self reliant and work well as part of a wider team. The rate of pay for this role is PS15.36 Please note this request is also out with our master vendor agency. 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 Wednesday 18th September 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 Wednesday 18th September 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 Wednesday 18th September 12.00pm (Midday). Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ddbb36e9-19de-4e04-b648-218eec82876c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c312ac3-63e9-410d-aebf-e9d369e9e57b
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

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

98513100 - Agency staff services for households

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
11 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Sep 2019 - 8 Dec 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
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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