--- title: "Solicitor Adults DB" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-21859ac1-bb6e-4cd9-b4f6-ead5658d5555" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-21859ac1-bb6e-4cd9-b4f6-ead5658d5555" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21859ac1-bb6e-4cd9-b4f6-ead5658d5555.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21859ac1-bb6e-4cd9-b4f6-ead5658d5555.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-08-14" --- # Solicitor Adults DB Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21859ac1-bb6e-4cd9-b4f6-ead5658d5555 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-21859ac1-bb6e-4cd9-b4f6-ead5658d5555) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21859ac1-bb6e-4cd9-b4f6-ead5658d5555.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking qualified solicitors for a contract titled "Solicitor Adults DB." This procurement falls under the legal services category and is set in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender period for submissions will close on 19 August 2020, at 17:00 hours. The contract is an open procedure valued at approximately £20,000, with the successful candidates expected to start on 24 August 2020, and the contract to last until 24 November 2020. Interested parties must register through the Sandwell MBC In-tend e-Tendering System to access the tender documents and submit their proposals. This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms or individual solicitors with expertise in adult and education law. Businesses with a track record of at least three years of post-qualification experience (PQE) and who can demonstrate their capability to manage a diverse caseload will be well suited for this tender. The role requires candidates to travel across the Borough of Sandwell, hence those with established operational capabilities in that area will have an advantage. Given the Council's emphasis on experience in local authority perspectives, firms that specialise in public sector law are particularly encouraged to apply. ## Notice SOLICITOR ADULTS Rate of Pay: Band H - PS21.16 per hour (please note that limited candidates should specify their required pay rate upon submission of CV). Hours: 37 hours Location: Currently working from home Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency - 12 weeks Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: 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 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 Adult and Education matters. 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 can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references, copy of Terms and Conditions. This role may require you to travel across the Borough of Sandwell. If so, a driving licence check, including proof of business insurance and MOT will be required. 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: Wednesday 19 August 2020 at 17:00 hours Additional information: SOLICITOR X2 ADULTS Rate of Pay: Band H - PS21.16 per hour (please note that limited candidates should specify their required pay rate upon submission of CV). Hours: 37 hours Location: Currently working from home Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency - 12 weeks Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: 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 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 Adult and Education matters. 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 can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references, copy of Terms and Conditions. This role may require you to travel across the Borough of Sandwell. If so, a driving licence check, including proof of business insurance and MOT will be required. 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: Thursday 13 August 2020 at 17:00 hours Delivery Notes 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. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No 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. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc2ac662-e1c8-4e4c-93dc-5d93721066a0 | | 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 2020 | | Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Aug 2020 - 24 Nov 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | 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 - 14 Aug 2020 at 14:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc2ac662-e1c8-4e4c-93dc-5d93721066a0 - 10 Aug 2020 at 12:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc2ac662-e1c8-4e4c-93dc-5d93721066a0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc2ac662-e1c8-4e4c-93dc-5d93721066a0 14th August 2020 - 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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