Tender

1x Adults Solicitor KB 17.7.20

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Jul 2020 at 14:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council for the position titled "1x Adults Solicitor" with a focus on legal services. This opportunity is located in Oldbury, West Midlands, and currently stands at the Tender stage. The closing date for submission of quotations is Wednesday, 22nd July at 12:00 pm, with the contract expected to commence on 27th July and extend until 25th October 2020. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, allowing broader participation.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for legal firms and agencies that specialise in providing professional legal representation and advisory services, particularly those with experience in handling adult cases and local government matters. Businesses that can demonstrate a solid track record in legal advocacy and are able to mobilise quickly to meet the demands of this role would be well-suited to compete. Interested parties should prepare CVs and references as required in the application process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1x Adults Solicitor KB 17.7.20

Notice Description

1x Adults Solicitor Rate of Pay: Band H PS21.13 to PS23.63 per hour PAYE Hours: 37 Location: Based at Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DB but currently working from home Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency - 12 weeks Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: The ideal candidate will have worked in a legal office handling adult cases and have advocacy experience dealing with such. Local government experience would be a bonus. The successful candidate must be confident and experienced to be able to hit the ground running and be able to work proactively in a busy team. They will be legally qualified as a Solicitor. The candidate will need to be able to work well under pressure, self-reliant as well as work as part of a wider team. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references, copy of Terms and Conditions. No DBS is required for this role. Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor 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 22nd July 12:00pm 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 22nd July 12:00pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f3f98733-f6d0-48ae-9b30-0a911403ea75
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fb4632d-49b4-4ef7-9bf1-101f43a70d01
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
£938,172 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jul 2020 - 25 Oct 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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