--- title: "Solicitor x2 Childrens- KB" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-25e4c0c4-0127-4b64-9bb5-5a8e3b62dba6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-25e4c0c4-0127-4b64-9bb5-5a8e3b62dba6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-25e4c0c4-0127-4b64-9bb5-5a8e3b62dba6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-25e4c0c4-0127-4b64-9bb5-5a8e3b62dba6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-01-08" --- # Solicitor x2 Childrens- KB Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25e4c0c4-0127-4b64-9bb5-5a8e3b62dba6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-25e4c0c4-0127-4b64-9bb5-5a8e3b62dba6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-25e4c0c4-0127-4b64-9bb5-5a8e3b62dba6.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking two qualified solicitors for children's legal services. This tender, titled "Solicitor x2 Childrens- KB," falls within the legal services industry and is based at Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 5:00 PM on 10th January 2020. The contract is set to commence on 13th January 2020 and run until 29th March 2020, offering a pay rate of £21.13 per hour on a 37-hour workweek. This procurement method follows an open procedure, allowing some flexibility in participation. This opportunity presents significant potential for legal firms specialising in public law, particularly those experienced in child care matters. Businesses with a background in local authority work and capable of handling various public law cases will find this tender particularly suitable. A proactive approach, strong advocacy skills, and the ability to manage a diverse caseload are essential for success in this contract. Firms ready to engage quickly and participate in the tender process may gain valuable experience and contribute positively to their business growth. ## Notice We are looking for 2 Solicitors to work within the Children's area of legal. 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 mailers preferably from a local authority prospective. Candidates 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. The rate of pay will be Band H PS21.13 per hour PAYE. The role is 37 hours and based at Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE. This is a temporary position to start as soon as possible. Candidates need to be readily available for an interview and if successful start immediately. 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 10th January 2020 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 10th January 2020 17:00pm Delivery Notes 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 10th January 2020 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/be8b4ad2-3786-42c1-bfe1-60496a03a204 | | 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 2020 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Jan 2020 - 29 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,381 | | 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 - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### 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 - 98513100 - Agency staff services for households - 98513300 - Temporary staff for households ## Release History - 8 Jan 2020 at 16:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be8b4ad2-3786-42c1-bfe1-60496a03a204 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be8b4ad2-3786-42c1-bfe1-60496a03a204 8th January 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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