--- title: "Solicitor x 2 (KB080121)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1e682d60-1cc7-4f96-be08-1c1ddd8911d9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1e682d60-1cc7-4f96-be08-1c1ddd8911d9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1e682d60-1cc7-4f96-be08-1c1ddd8911d9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1e682d60-1cc7-4f96-be08-1c1ddd8911d9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-01-08" --- # Solicitor x 2 (KB080121) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e682d60-1cc7-4f96-be08-1c1ddd8911d9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1e682d60-1cc7-4f96-be08-1c1ddd8911d9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1e682d60-1cc7-4f96-be08-1c1ddd8911d9.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to recruit two solicitors for a contract titled "Solicitor x 2 (KB080121)." This procurement falls under the legal services industry category and is located remotely with possible attendance required at the Sandwell Council House, Oldbury. The tendering process is currently active and utilizes an open procurement method, with details accessible via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. The deadline for submitting quotations is set for 15 January 2021 at 17:00, with the contract expected to start on 24 January 2021 and run for 12 weeks. This opportunity presents a significant growth potential for experienced legal service providers specializing in child care and adoption law. Companies with a strong background in legal representation and advocacy, particularly those skilled in dealing with complex family court matters, would be well-positioned to compete. Given the nature of the role, businesses familiar with legislative requirements and capable of navigating judicial reviews related to public funds would also find this tender aligned with their capabilities. ## Notice Solicitor x2 Rate of Pay: PS21.71- PS24.28 per hour (PAYE) (Open to negotiation dependant on candidate experience) Hours: 37 Location: Remotely, may need to attend Sandwell Council House, Oldbury. Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency - 12 weeks Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which provides information about the role. Brief description: Sandwell is a large multi-cultural Metropolitan Borough situated in the heart of the Black Country within the West Midlands conurbation, located 10 minutes outside of Birmingham. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and experienced advocates to join our busy but friendly Child Care team, to undertake all aspects of the advocacy in care and adoption work. The successful applicants will have a detailed knowledge of child care and adoption law together with extensive advocacy experience of contested and complex matters in the Family Court at all levels. You may be expected to carry a small caseload of care matters. Knowledge of Judicial Reviews particularly in the area of No Recourse to Public Funds/unaccompanied asylum seeker children including age assessment would be desirable. You must be a qualified solicitor/barrister/equivalent with four years child care PQE, of which the last 3 years must have involved advocacy. 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 15th January 2021 17:00pm 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 Friday 15th January 2021 17:00pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df4deff1-31cd-4b10-b1a2-5ad41f40382e | | 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 | 8 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Jan 2021 - 24 Apr 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,780 | | 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 - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 66513000 - Legal insurance and all-risk insurance services - 66513100 - Legal expenses insurance services - 79100000 - Legal services - 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services - 79111000 - Legal advisory services - 79112000 - Legal representation services - 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services - 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 8 Jan 2021 at 16:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df4deff1-31cd-4b10-b1a2-5ad41f40382e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df4deff1-31cd-4b10-b1a2-5ad41f40382e 8th January 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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