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A Childcare Solicitor

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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14 Sep 2018 at 10:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Childcare Solicitor through an open procurement process. This opportunity has been published under the legal services industry category and is located in Oldbury, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract has a start date of 1st October 2018 and will run until 31st December 2018, with a tender deadline set for 17th September 2018 at 15:00 hours. The selected candidate will work 37 hours per week and will be paid at a rate of £20.71 per hour for a temporary position lasting three months.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for legal firms and solicitors with a strong background in public law child care matters, particularly those with experience working with local authorities. Interested businesses should ideally possess the necessary qualifications and relevant experience, including at least three years of post-qualification experience (PQE). This role not only allows solicitors to manage a varied case load and engage directly with clients but also helps them gain valuable exposure within the public sector, potentially paving the way for further contract opportunities in similar fields.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A Childcare Solicitor

Notice Description

Advert details below: Job title: Childcare Solicitor Hours: 37 hours Start date: ASAP End date: 31 December 2018 Rate of Pay: Band H (SCP44) PS20.71 per hour Contract type: Temporary for 3 months Job Description and Person Specification attached. 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 mailers 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 child care 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 welt 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 x up to date references and safeguarding form (attached). Closing date: Monday 17 September 2018 at 15:00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7050c560-39fe-43f3-9d49-9ee34e160f2d
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
14 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 31 Dec 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
Carole Le Roux
Contact Email
carole_leroux@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 3628

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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