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title: "A Childcare Solicitor - AWARD"
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# A Childcare Solicitor - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f1bc53a-cea9-46e9-991e-ffa372f2b3b1

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## Summary

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for the position of Childcare Solicitor, which falls under the legal services category. This procurement process, initiated on 19 September 2018, is now complete with the contract scheduled to commence from 1 October 2018 and lasting until 31 December 2018. The open procedure tender aimed to fill a temporary role, requiring an individual with a minimum of three years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in public law childcare matters. The closing date for applications was 17 September 2018 at 15:00 hrs, and responses were to be submitted to the council based in Oldbury, West Midlands.

Participating in this tender presents an opportunity for solicitors with a strong background in public law and childcare services to grow their business. Firms specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in providing temporary staffing solutions for local authorities, would find this tender suitable. With the expectation of handling a varied case load and representing clients in hearings, this contract offers valuable exposure and the potential to develop lasting relationships with local government bodies.

## Notice

Advert details below: Job title: Childcare Solicitor Hours: 37 hours Start date: ASAP End date: 31 December 2018 Rate of Pay: Band H (SCP44) PS20.71 per hour Contract type: Temporary for 3 months Job Description and Person Specification attached. 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 mailers 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 child care 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 welt 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. Please send a CV, 2 x up to date references and safeguarding form (attached). Closing date: Monday 17 September 2018 at 15:00hrs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02335922-5d5a-4c45-9933-75088aec327c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SELLICK PARTNERSHIP |

## 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

- 19 Sep 2018 at 08:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02335922-5d5a-4c45-9933-75088aec327c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02335922-5d5a-4c45-9933-75088aec327c
  19th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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