--- title: "Solicitor DB 27Apr22" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-27481ac0-52c0-4010-b843-385ad153b742" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-27481ac0-52c0-4010-b843-385ad153b742" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27481ac0-52c0-4010-b843-385ad153b742.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27481ac0-52c0-4010-b843-385ad153b742.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-04-27" --- # Solicitor DB 27Apr22 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27481ac0-52c0-4010-b843-385ad153b742 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-27481ac0-52c0-4010-b843-385ad153b742) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27481ac0-52c0-4010-b843-385ad153b742.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking qualified solicitors for a temporary contract focused on public law childcare matters, titled "Solicitor DB 27Apr22". This procurement falls within the services industry category and is located at Sandwell Council House, Oldbury, West Midlands. The procurement method is an open procedure with a short closing date of 28 April 2022, at 1 PM. The contract is expected to commence on 3 May 2022 and last for three months until 30 July 2022, offering a pay rate of £21.13 per hour for a commitment of 37 hours per week. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for solicitors with a minimum of three years' post-qualification experience, especially those specialised in public law childcare matters. The successful candidates will benefit from handling a diverse caseload and gaining substantial client interaction, making this ideal for firms or individuals keen to expand their experience in local authority legal work. Those who can demonstrate proactive skills and a capacity to manage various hearings will be particularly well-suited for this contract, enhancing their portfolio and potential for future assignments in the legal sector. ## Notice SOLICITOR Rate of Pay: BAND H - PS21.13 ph PAYE (if your candidate is paid daily, please let us know) Hours: 37 HOURS PER WEEK Location: SANDWELL COUNCIL HOUSE, OLDBURY Contract type: Temporary for 3 months, immediate start - short closing date as needed immediately Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Job Summary: We are looking for a 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. Candidates need to be readily available for an interview and if successful start immediately. Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor You will receive further information regarding invoice terms if your candidate is appointed to this role. Invoices must be sent electronically on a weekly basis to templink_1@sandwell.gov.uk along with your workers authorised timesheet supplied by your agency. Payments are then released 14 days from the date of the invoice. 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 28 APRIL 2022 AT 1PM Additional information: 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/1b838b33-f7fd-4912-bec3-3ad1660b05b9 | | 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 | 27 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 May 2022 - 30 Jul 2022 | | 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 | 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 - 27 Apr 2022 at 10:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b838b33-f7fd-4912-bec3-3ad1660b05b9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b838b33-f7fd-4912-bec3-3ad1660b05b9 27th April 2022 - 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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