--- title: "Solicitor - Specialist Practitioner Major Projects" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5789064d-a8fc-4abb-8658-1df198d094ea" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5789064d-a8fc-4abb-8658-1df198d094ea" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5789064d-a8fc-4abb-8658-1df198d094ea.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5789064d-a8fc-4abb-8658-1df198d094ea.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-12-15" --- # Solicitor - Specialist Practitioner Major Projects Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5789064d-a8fc-4abb-8658-1df198d094ea [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5789064d-a8fc-4abb-8658-1df198d094ea) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5789064d-a8fc-4abb-8658-1df198d094ea.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has published a tender for the position of Solicitor - Specialist Practitioner Major Projects. The contract is for recruitment services and requires the chosen individual to work hybridly, from home and Sandwell Council House in Oldbury. The tender has an open procurement method with a value of £12,360.96 GBP and a tender period ending on December 15, 2022, at 12:00 PM UTC. The contract is set to start on December 19, 2022, and runs until March 19, 2023, in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This public procurement opportunity from the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council presents a chance for qualified Solicitors experienced in major projects within the public sector to contribute to the Council's vision. The position requires knowledge in procurement and property law and offers a significant hourly rate. Businesses specialising in recruitment services and legal consultancy are well-suited to compete in this tender. The Council emphasises the importance of delivering high-quality services to the local community, providing growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in this area. ## Notice Job Title: Solicitor - Specialist Practitioner Major Projects Rate of Pay: PS26.23 per hour (PAYE) Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Hybrid - Working from Home/Sandwell Council House, Oldbury Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: At Sandwell Council we are progressive, dynamic and dedicated to meeting the needs of our community. We now wish to recruit a specialist practitioner Solicitor to its major projects team who shares our vision. You must be a qualified Solicitor with experience of advising on and delivering major projects within a Local Authority or the public sector. The ideal candidate will be able to provide advice and assistance on all legal matters in relation to procurement and/or property law. This role is ideal for an experienced practitioner who can demonstrate the ability to deal with a demanding caseload, possess excellent client care skills, and an eagerness to provide a high-quality service to our clients. In addition, you will supervise the work of junior members of staff as required. In the heart of the Midlands and 10 minutes train ride from the centre of Birmingham, Sandwell is a rapidly expanding, vibrant and diverse place to live, work and play. How better to contribute to our vision than through a unique and rewarding career with Sandwell? So, if you're looking for a chance to make a difference, this is the role for you. Use your skills to benefit the local community and experience a rewarding, interesting environment and excellent in-house learning and development opportunities A Standard DBS check is required for the role. Please see the Personnel Specification for more details. Candidates must be educated to Degree level and be in possession of a current practising certificate which is free of conditions. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references and a copy of Terms and Conditions. You will also need to include your agency on cost details to each submission. Stated rates must be inclusive of all known costs. 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 requir... Additional information: The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is Thursday 15th December 2022 @ 12pm. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed878f7d-6950-45a4-8b24-18af3a1736e2 | | 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 | 15 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Dec 2022 - 19 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,360 | | 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 - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 15 Dec 2022 at 11:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed878f7d-6950-45a4-8b24-18af3a1736e2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed878f7d-6950-45a4-8b24-18af3a1736e2 15th December 2022 - 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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