--- title: "Childcare Solicitor x 1 KB" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0339186d-4625-4b82-b86e-ea7db61e4c2f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0339186d-4625-4b82-b86e-ea7db61e4c2f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0339186d-4625-4b82-b86e-ea7db61e4c2f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0339186d-4625-4b82-b86e-ea7db61e4c2f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-09-11" --- # Childcare Solicitor x 1 KB Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0339186d-4625-4b82-b86e-ea7db61e4c2f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0339186d-4625-4b82-b86e-ea7db61e4c2f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0339186d-4625-4b82-b86e-ea7db61e4c2f.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking quotations for the position of a Childcare Solicitor to support its legal team due to an increase in workloads. This tender is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions required by Wednesday, 18th September 2019, at 12:00 pm. The contract will commence on 23rd September 2019 and will run until 8th December 2019. The opportunity is classified under the legal services industry, and the position will be based at Sandwell Council House in Oldbury, West Midlands. This procurement process follows the open procedure method. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for law firms and solicitors with experience in Public Law Childcare matters, particularly those familiar with local authority frameworks. Businesses that specialise in legal services and have a strong background in advocacy, especially within contentious public law, will find this contract appealing. The successful candidate will gain valuable experience and client interaction while working closely with a supportive legal team, creating pathways for further growth and engagement in public contracts. ## Notice 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 locum solicitor's 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. We are looking for experienced candidates with a broad spectrum who have experience in advocacy. If candidates are less experienced then we would expect for them to be able to deal with court hearings. If they cannot go to court, we would expect for them to deal with case work at paralegal level. Essential requirements: Qualified Solicitor/ Barrister of at least 5 years Experience in Public Law Childcare Law within a local authority Advocacy experience including contested matters General knowledge of local government law Experience of providing advice to internal and external clients Ability to undertake workload with minimal supervision. This role is based at Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE. The rate of pay for this role is PS21.13 Paye This is also advertised 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 2019 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 2019 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 2019 12.00pm (Midday) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ac04530-8440-4e68-a4d3-3ec18646e88a | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Sep 2019 - 8 Dec 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,381 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B70 8SZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | West Bromwich Central | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services - 79600000 - Recruitment services - 98513100 - Agency staff services for households ## Release History - 11 Sep 2019 at 16:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ac04530-8440-4e68-a4d3-3ec18646e88a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ac04530-8440-4e68-a4d3-3ec18646e88a 11th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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