--- title: "Solicitor - Adults Safeguarding" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-148986d3-e577-4cc9-9783-1802da2e6137" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-148986d3-e577-4cc9-9783-1802da2e6137" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-148986d3-e577-4cc9-9783-1802da2e6137.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-148986d3-e577-4cc9-9783-1802da2e6137.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-06" --- # Solicitor - Adults Safeguarding Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-148986d3-e577-4cc9-9783-1802da2e6137 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-148986d3-e577-4cc9-9783-1802da2e6137) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-148986d3-e577-4cc9-9783-1802da2e6137.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a qualified solicitor to specialise in Adults Safeguarding, under the procurement title "Solicitor - Adults Safeguarding". This opportunity, classified under the recruitment services industry (CPV 79600000), is situated in Oldbury, West Midlands. The role is for an initial contract period starting from 10th November 2024 to 9th February 2025, offering a pay rate of £24.08 per hour for a 37-hour work week. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with a closing date for submission of quotations set for 7th November 2024 at 5 pm. This is an open procedure below the threshold, with all procurement responses to be made via Sandwell MBC’s In-tend Supplier Portal. The minimum contract value is £10,691.52, with a projected value of £11,854.80. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the legal recruitment sector, especially those experienced with local government clients. Small to medium-sized enterprises with qualified solicitors who have over three years of experience, including at least two years in Adults Safeguarding, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a diverse range of Adult Social Care matters, requiring a proactive and autonomous approach. This role will offer high responsibility and extensive client contact, presenting a perfect opportunity for legal professionals aiming to expand their portfolio within the public sector. ## Notice Job Title: Solicitor - Adults Safeguarding Rate of Pay: ?24.08ph Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3ES. Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: We are looking for a Solicitor within Adults Safeguarding. 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 Adults matters preferably from a local authority perspective. 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 Adult Social Care matters. The candidate will need to be proactive, work well under pressure, self-reliant as well as work as part of a wider team. We are looking for someone: - Who is a Qualified Solicitor/Barrister authorised to Practise, with a certificate free of conditions. - With a minimum of 3 years' experience of practical legal work, of which 2 years must have been gained in the relevant specialism. - Who is able to absorb and understand detail quickly around complex legislation and reports. - With general knowledge of Local Government law and an understanding of the current role of a Local Authority Legal Services Division. 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 can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references and a copy of Terms and Conditions. You will also need to include your agency on cost details to each submission. Stated rates must be inclusive of all known costs. No DBS is required for this role. Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor You will receive further information regarding invoice terms if your candidate is appointed to this role. Invoices must be sent electronically on a weekly basis to templink_1@sandwell.gov.uk along with your workers authorised timesheet supplied by your agency. Payments are then released 14 days from the date of the invoice. 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... 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 Thursday 7th November 2024 at 5pm. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd75cbaa-4934-471b-9610-d3b38b739180 | | 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 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Nov 2024 - 9 Feb 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £11,854 | | 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 - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 6 Nov 2024 at 14:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd75cbaa-4934-471b-9610-d3b38b739180 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd75cbaa-4934-471b-9610-d3b38b739180 6th November 2024 - 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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