--- title: "Solicitor - Housing Disrepair (Civil and Business) SA" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4c5eb3ec-cf55-42b2-8bb8-a7aab83821ee" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4c5eb3ec-cf55-42b2-8bb8-a7aab83821ee" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c5eb3ec-cf55-42b2-8bb8-a7aab83821ee.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c5eb3ec-cf55-42b2-8bb8-a7aab83821ee.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-10-11" --- # Solicitor - Housing Disrepair (Civil and Business) SA Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c5eb3ec-cf55-42b2-8bb8-a7aab83821ee [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4c5eb3ec-cf55-42b2-8bb8-a7aab83821ee) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c5eb3ec-cf55-42b2-8bb8-a7aab83821ee.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for the provision of Solicitor services for Housing Disrepair, located at Sandwell Council House, Oldbury. The contract is temporary and runs for 12 weeks with a possibility of extension, starting ASAP. The procurement is currently at the open stage, with a closing date set for 12pm on Thursday 12th October 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for legal service providers, particularly those experienced in Housing and litigation law, to engage with the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. Businesses interested in bidding for this contract should ensure compliance with the specified procurement method, Open Procedure (below threshold), and take note of the contract period from 1st November 2023 to 31st January 2024. The Council's In-tend e-Tendering System will be used for procurement processing, requiring interested parties to register on the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal for document submission and interaction. ## Notice Job Title: Solicitor - Housing Disrepair (Civil and Business) Rate of Pay: PS23.09 per hour (Inside IR35) Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury, B69 3DE Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Temporary (Agency) 12 weeks with a view to extend Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: About you: You will be qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive. The Role: * Prepare and process cases and legal documents in the area of disrepair for Housing and litigation. * Carry a caseload and work with minimal or no supervision. * Personally, manage complex casework and legal projects in the area of Housing and litigation law. * Assist with the setting up of internal processes and deliver training to internal client department. * Provide responsive advice on the management of risk on legal issues. No DBS is required for this role. 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: 12pm on Thursday 12th October 2023. Additional information: 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. Delivery Notes 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. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a65eaddd-3669-4cd9-a722-2d6b06c00560 | | 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 | 11 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,875 | | 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 - 11 Oct 2023 at 11:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a65eaddd-3669-4cd9-a722-2d6b06c00560 - 11 Oct 2023 at 11:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a65eaddd-3669-4cd9-a722-2d6b06c00560 - 11 Oct 2023 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a65eaddd-3669-4cd9-a722-2d6b06c00560 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a65eaddd-3669-4cd9-a722-2d6b06c00560 11th October 2023 - 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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