--- title: "1x Child Care Solicitor (SJA - 6/5/21)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-09247cc8-bc4d-4c05-967b-33c8f390c9b0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-09247cc8-bc4d-4c05-967b-33c8f390c9b0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-09247cc8-bc4d-4c05-967b-33c8f390c9b0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-09247cc8-bc4d-4c05-967b-33c8f390c9b0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-05-06" --- # 1x Child Care Solicitor (SJA - 6/5/21) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09247cc8-bc4d-4c05-967b-33c8f390c9b0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-09247cc8-bc4d-4c05-967b-33c8f390c9b0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-09247cc8-bc4d-4c05-967b-33c8f390c9b0.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is initiating a tender for a contract titled "1x Child Care Solicitor" with a focus on supplying legal services in the children's law sector. This procurement opportunity, classified under the CPV code for supply services of personnel including temporary staff, is located in West Bromwich, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender period ends on 7th May 2021 at 10:00 am, with the contract set to commence on 17th May 2021 and conclude on 17th August 2021. This contract is offered as a temporary agency position, with a pay rate of £21.71 per hour for 37 hours per week. Candidates are required to have at least three years of post-qualification experience in child care law. This tender presents a significant opportunity for law firms and legal practitioners specialising in public law, particularly those with expertise in child care matters. Businesses that are agile and can demonstrate the capability to handle a varied caseload while working under pressure will be well-suited to compete. Successful candidates will gain exposure to diverse legal challenges, making this a valuable opportunity for professional growth and the potential to expand their portfolio within the public sector. ## Notice Solicitor - (Child Care) Rate of Pay: PS21.71 per hour PAYE Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Location: Working from Home Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency - 12 weeks We are looking for a Solicitor to work within the Children's area of legal. 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. Candidates 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. The rate of pay will be Band H PS21.71 per hour PAYE. The role is 37 hours per week, working Monday to Friday. This is a temporary position to start as soon as possible. Candidates need to be readily available for an interview and if successful start immediately. 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 Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement opportunity, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the related documents. To submit your documents, you will be required to opt in. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system, please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing Date: Friday 7 May 2021 at 10.00am Additional information: Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement opportunity, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the related documents. To submit your documents, you will be required to opt in. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system, please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing Date: Friday 7 May 2021 at 10.00am Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c19c42bd-3a1c-468a-b7a0-59f1a25c3fc6 | | 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 | 6 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 7 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 May 2021 - 17 Aug 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £19,980 | | 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 ### Codes - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 6 May 2021 at 09:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c19c42bd-3a1c-468a-b7a0-59f1a25c3fc6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c19c42bd-3a1c-468a-b7a0-59f1a25c3fc6 6th May 2021 - 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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