--- title: "Childcare Solicitor (Legal)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1848c754-3752-4be3-83c0-43888e249e2c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1848c754-3752-4be3-83c0-43888e249e2c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1848c754-3752-4be3-83c0-43888e249e2c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1848c754-3752-4be3-83c0-43888e249e2c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-08-14" --- # Childcare Solicitor (Legal) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1848c754-3752-4be3-83c0-43888e249e2c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1848c754-3752-4be3-83c0-43888e249e2c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1848c754-3752-4be3-83c0-43888e249e2c.json) ## Summary The current tender opportunity for a "Childcare Solicitor (Legal)" is being issued by the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, targeting the legal services industry. This tender is at the "Tender" stage, with a closing date set for Wednesday, 15th August at 12:00 Noon. The contract is anticipated to commence on 20th August and will last for 12 weeks, offering a pay rate of £40.00 per hour. The delivery addresses include various regions within the United Kingdom, and businesses wishing to engage must respond via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for legal firms and professionals with expertise in public law and childcare matters. Businesses that specialise in legal services, particularly those capable of providing locum solicitors with substantial experience in handling complex public law cases, would be well-suited to compete. The contract offers a chance for firms to collaborate with a progressive local authority, enhancing their visibility and expanding their client base within the public sector. ## Notice Childcare Solicitor (Legal) Hours: 37 hours Start date: ASAP End date: 12 weeks from start date Rate of Pay: PS40.00Ltd (per hour) Contract type: Agency Job Description and Person Specification attached. 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 a locum solicitor 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. Please attach the following: * Curriculum Vitae * 2 up to date references * Safeguarding Form * Terms and Conditions 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. 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Closing date: Wednesday 15th August at 12:00 Noon Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/763e3892-fdbf-4cd7-a29d-47dfd2afcbf9 | | 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 | 14 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Aug 2018 - 19 Nov 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 14 Aug 2018 at 11:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/763e3892-fdbf-4cd7-a29d-47dfd2afcbf9 - 14 Aug 2018 at 11:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/763e3892-fdbf-4cd7-a29d-47dfd2afcbf9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/763e3892-fdbf-4cd7-a29d-47dfd2afcbf9 14th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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