--- title: "Solicitor" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-19414a00-8fdb-4b23-bb34-75244e93e3d4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-19414a00-8fdb-4b23-bb34-75244e93e3d4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-19414a00-8fdb-4b23-bb34-75244e93e3d4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-19414a00-8fdb-4b23-bb34-75244e93e3d4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-03-13" --- # Solicitor Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19414a00-8fdb-4b23-bb34-75244e93e3d4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-19414a00-8fdb-4b23-bb34-75244e93e3d4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-19414a00-8fdb-4b23-bb34-75244e93e3d4.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking to appoint a qualified Solicitor for a period of 12 weeks, starting as soon as possible. This procurement opportunity falls under the legal services category and is located at the Oldbury Council House in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender process is underway, with a closing date for submissions set for Monday, 18th March 2019, at 17:00 hours. The contract period is expected to commence on 25th March 2019 and conclude on 30th June 2019. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for widespread participation. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for law firms and legal professionals with experience in civil litigation within a local authority context. Businesses with a strong background in local government law, education law, and advocacy in courts and tribunals would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The appointed Solicitor will have a workload requiring the ability to manage various legal tasks, which underscores the demand for versatile legal service providers in this procurement process. ## Notice Solicitor Sandwell MBC are seeking to appoint a Solicitor to start as soon as possible and work for a period of 12 weeks. The role will be based at Oldbury Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE. We require one Solicitor with extensive experience of general civil litigation within a Local Authority. We are looking for a candidate who has the following experience: Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Fellow of CILEx of at least 5 years, extensive experience of general civil litigation within a Local Authority, advocacy experience in Courts and Tribunals, general knowledge of Local Government law, ideally some experience of education law, extensive experience of providing advice to internal and external clients and the ability to undertake a varied workload. Local authority experience is essential. Hours: 37 hours Start date: asap End date: 3 months from start date Rate of Pay: Band H PS39,961- PS44,697 but agencies can advise what the candidates would be looking for on a ltd company basis Contract type: Agency Location: Oldbury Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DB Job Description and Personnel Specification attached, which also provides more information above the role Please attach the following: * Curriculum Vitae * 2 up to date references * Safeguarding Form * Terms And Conditions The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this 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 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: Monday 18th March 2019 at 17:00hrs. Additional information: The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this opportunity, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ebc262b-3b1c-4c22-9663-be0911732e54 | | 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 | 13 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Mar 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | | 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## 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 - 13 Mar 2019 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ebc262b-3b1c-4c22-9663-be0911732e54 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ebc262b-3b1c-4c22-9663-be0911732e54 13th March 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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