--- title: "1 x Legal Assistant - Housing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-41e21fc3-1f8d-4ca7-b6d6-904f038c4e96" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-41e21fc3-1f8d-4ca7-b6d6-904f038c4e96" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-41e21fc3-1f8d-4ca7-b6d6-904f038c4e96.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-41e21fc3-1f8d-4ca7-b6d6-904f038c4e96.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-09-30" --- # 1 x Legal Assistant - Housing Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41e21fc3-1f8d-4ca7-b6d6-904f038c4e96 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-41e21fc3-1f8d-4ca7-b6d6-904f038c4e96) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-41e21fc3-1f8d-4ca7-b6d6-904f038c4e96.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Legal Assistant for Housing, with an aim to fill a 3-month contract starting as soon as possible. This procurement falls under the 'services' category and will take place at various locations within Sandwell, primarily at the Sandwell Council House, Oldbury. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, with a tender closing date set for Friday, 4 October 2019, at 17:00. The anticipated contract period is from 13 October 2019 to 13 January 2020, offering a pay rate of £15.36 per hour. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal staffing and services, particularly those with expertise in housing law and related areas. Companies that have experience dealing with housing possession claims and conversant with Local Government law would be particularly well-suited to participate. Furthermore, agencies that can provide qualified legal personnel quickly can leverage this contract to strengthen their portfolio and establish a long-term relationship with the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. ## Notice LEGAL ASSISTANT (HOUSING) Hours: 37 Hours per week, Monday to Friday Start date: ASAP for 3 months Rate of Pay: Band F PS15.36 per hour (PAYE but agencies can advise what the candidate would be looking for on a LTD company basis) Contract type: Agency Location: - Based at Sandwell Council House, Oldbury but may be required to work at various council buildings around Sandwell. Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. We are looking for a Legal Assistant with experience in housing law Experience of dealing with housing possession claims and processing claims online Experience in the County Court relating to housing possession General knowledge of Local Government law Experience of providing advice to internal and external clients Ability to undertake workload with minimal supervision. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references, copy of Terms and Conditions 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: Friday 4 October 2019 at 17:00hrs 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 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/17dcce29-2e92-47e5-be73-b02a0e5cfb0f | | 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 | 30 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Oct 2019 - 13 Jan 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000 | | 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 - 30 Sep 2019 at 12:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17dcce29-2e92-47e5-be73-b02a0e5cfb0f - 13 Aug 2019 at 08:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17dcce29-2e92-47e5-be73-b02a0e5cfb0f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17dcce29-2e92-47e5-be73-b02a0e5cfb0f 30th September 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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