--- title: "1x Litigation Solicitor" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2c718b52-56c6-49ad-80d5-ae4166ccfc4f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2c718b52-56c6-49ad-80d5-ae4166ccfc4f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c718b52-56c6-49ad-80d5-ae4166ccfc4f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c718b52-56c6-49ad-80d5-ae4166ccfc4f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-05-21" --- # 1x Litigation Solicitor Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c718b52-56c6-49ad-80d5-ae4166ccfc4f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2c718b52-56c6-49ad-80d5-ae4166ccfc4f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c718b52-56c6-49ad-80d5-ae4166ccfc4f.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, seeking a Litigation Solicitor under the title "1x Litigation Solicitor". This contract falls within the legal services industry category and is located at Oldbury Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DB. Currently at the tender stage, the process was published on 21st May 2019 and has a closing date for submissions set for 24th May 2019 at 17:00. The contract period is scheduled from 3rd June 2019 to 2nd September 2019, with an open procurement method employed for this exercise. This tender presents a significant opportunity for law firms and legal service providers with expertise in civil litigation within local authorities, particularly those with a strong background in government law. Businesses aiming to compete should have qualified solicitors with a minimum of five years’ experience, as well as capabilities in providing legal advice and representation. Agencies are encouraged to express interest and submit offers via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal, potentially allowing successful candidates to enhance their portfolios and client engagements in the public sector. ## Notice Job title: 1x Solicitor (Litigation) Hours: 37 hours Start date: asap End date: 3 months from start date Rate of Pay: Band H PS40,760- PS45,591 but agencies can advise what the candidates would be looking for on a ltd company basis Contract type: Agency Location: Oldbury Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DB Job Description and Personnel Specification attached, which also provides more information above the role One Solicitor is required to start as soon as possible and work for a period of 12 weeks. The role will be based at Oldbury Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE. We require one Solicitor with extensive experience of general civil litigation within a Local Authority. We are looking for a candidate who has the following experience: Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Fellow of CILEx of at least 5 years, extensive experience of general civil litigation within a Local Authority, advocacy experience in Courts and Tribunals, general knowledge of Local Government law, ideally some experience of education law, extensive experience of providing advice to internal and external clients and the ability to undertake a varied workload. Local authority experience is essential. Closing date: Friday 24th May 17:00pm Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references and also a copy of their Terms and Conditions. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, 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 Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation 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 24th May 2019 at 17:00hrs Additional information: Upload a copy of your Curriculum Vitae as a Word Document or a PDF (Mandatory)Upload 2 up to date references as a PDF or Word Documents (Mandatory) Upload a copy of your completed Safeguarding Form as a PDF or Word Document (Mandatory)Upload a copy of your Terms and Conditions as a Word Document or a PDF (Mandatory) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8675fc7a-e250-4777-9b6b-28b30e5907f6 | | 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 | 21 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | 24 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jun 2019 - 2 Sep 2019 | | 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 - 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 ## Release History - 21 May 2019 at 11:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8675fc7a-e250-4777-9b6b-28b30e5907f6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8675fc7a-e250-4777-9b6b-28b30e5907f6 21st May 2019 - 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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