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title: "Childcare Solicitor - AWARD"
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buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Childcare Solicitor - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-290df175-2594-4b85-8121-69b0560f24b5

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## Summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Childcare Solicitor through an open procurement process, with the contract aimed at delivering legal services within the public law childcare sector. The tender is currently in the award stage, with the contract anticipated to last from 12th June 2018 to 31st August 2018. Interested candidates were required to submit their applications by 11th June 2018, with the position intended to serve the West Midlands area, specifically at the council's office in Oldbury, B69 3DB. The position offers a pay range of £20.71 to £23.17 per hour and is aimed at qualified solicitors with at least three years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in public law childcare matters.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for legal recruitment agencies and firms specialising in temporary staffing solutions for legal services. Businesses that possess a strong recruitment capability, especially those with experience in public law and childcare legal matters, will be particularly well-positioned to compete. The rigorous experience requirements set forth means that only firms able to provide qualified solicitors with a solid background in handling varied and contested cases will meet the council's needs, adding an additional layer of competitive advantage for those familiar with local authority requirements.

## Notice

Job title: Childcare Solicitor Hours: 37 hours Start date: ASAP End date: 12 weeks from start date Rate of Pay: Band H - PS20.71-PS23.17 PAYE however open to negotiation Contract type: Agency Job Description and Person Specification attached. Brief description: This is an opportunity to work for a local authority with a large established legal team who are very forward thinking. Due to increase workloads an opportunity has arisen for a locum solicitor to come in and hit the ground running in this very busy but supportive team. 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 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 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. Please send a CV, 2 up to date references and the safeguarding form (attached). Closing date: Monday 11th June 2018 12 Noon

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cecb17a8-3e03-43b4-808b-d44a1f29f9e0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | SELLICK PARTNERSHIP; VENN GROUP |

## 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

- 17 Jul 2018 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cecb17a8-3e03-43b4-808b-d44a1f29f9e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cecb17a8-3e03-43b4-808b-d44a1f29f9e0
  17th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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