--- title: "Solicitor Required (Childcare )" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-45b74c15-59e1-4fba-8b84-15cfe03d7caa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45b74c15-59e1-4fba-8b84-15cfe03d7caa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45b74c15-59e1-4fba-8b84-15cfe03d7caa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45b74c15-59e1-4fba-8b84-15cfe03d7caa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-10-26" --- # Solicitor Required (Childcare ) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45b74c15-59e1-4fba-8b84-15cfe03d7caa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45b74c15-59e1-4fba-8b84-15cfe03d7caa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45b74c15-59e1-4fba-8b84-15cfe03d7caa.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a qualified Childcare Solicitor for an agency contract titled "Solicitor Required (Childcare)." This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 29th October 2018 at 14:00 hours. The required services fall under the legal services category, and the chosen contractor will be expected to commence work as soon as possible, with the contract running for 12 weeks. The location for this solicitation is in Oldbury, West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms, particularly those with experience in public law and childcare matters. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong background in handling varied caseloads and have qualified solicitors available are well-suited to compete. The position requires proactive legal practitioners capable of thriving under pressure, offering them a chance to showcase their expertise while serving a supportive local authority’s legal team. ## 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. 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: 29th October 2018 at 14:00hrs Additional information: Solicitor Required (Childcare) 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. 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: 29th October 2018 at 12:00hrs Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fedd04de-d890-4cd2-8567-6539b14c60d0 | | 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 | 26 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Nov 2018 - 7 Jan 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 | 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) | ## 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 - 26 Oct 2018 at 15:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fedd04de-d890-4cd2-8567-6539b14c60d0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fedd04de-d890-4cd2-8567-6539b14c60d0 26th October 2018 - 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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