--- title: "Employment Solicitor" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-69f0038b-54d2-4ef9-8984-97e4e233521e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-69f0038b-54d2-4ef9-8984-97e4e233521e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-69f0038b-54d2-4ef9-8984-97e4e233521e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-69f0038b-54d2-4ef9-8984-97e4e233521e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-03-13" --- # Employment Solicitor Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69f0038b-54d2-4ef9-8984-97e4e233521e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-69f0038b-54d2-4ef9-8984-97e4e233521e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-69f0038b-54d2-4ef9-8984-97e4e233521e.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an Employment Solicitor for a contract lasting 12 weeks, starting as soon as possible, with an end date of 25th June 2019. The position is based at Oldbury Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE, and the tender is currently at the planning stage with submissions due by 18th March 2019 at 17:00. This opportunity falls under the legal services industry and employs an open procurement method, allowing interested parties to apply through the In-tend e-Tendering System. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for law firms and solicitors with expertise in employment law, especially those experienced in local authority contexts. Businesses or professionals with a minimum of five years of relevant experience, including advocacy in Courts and Tribunals and the ability to manage diverse legal workloads, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The remuneration is negotiable, incentivising competitive rates from qualified candidates. ## Notice Employment Solicitor Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council are seeking to appoint an experienced Employment Officer. One Solicitor is required to start as soon as possible and work for a period of 12 weeks. The role will be based at Oldbury Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE. We require one Solicitor with extensive experience of employment law within a Local Authority. We are looking for a candidate who has the following experience: Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Fellow of CILEx of at least 5 years, extensive experience of employment law within a Local Authority, advocacy experience in Courts and Tribunals, general knowledge of Local Government law, extensive experience of providing advice to internal and external clients and the ability to undertake a varied workload. Local authority experience is essential. Hours: 37 hours Start date: ASAP End date: 3 months from start date Rate of Pay: Please let me know what rate the candidate is looking for Contract type: Agency Location: Oldbury Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE Job Description and Person Specification attached. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references, copy of Terms and Conditions and safeguarding form (attached). 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 the opportunity or other related documents. To submit, 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: Monday 18th March 2019 at 17:00 noon 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 Monday 18th March 2019 no later than 17.00Pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82d11d8a-46df-444d-a941-af7720b787bc | | 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 | 13 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 25 Jun 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 - 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services - 79111000 - Legal advisory services - 79112000 - Legal representation services - 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services ## Release History - 13 Mar 2019 at 21:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82d11d8a-46df-444d-a941-af7720b787bc - 13 Mar 2019 at 21:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82d11d8a-46df-444d-a941-af7720b787bc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82d11d8a-46df-444d-a941-af7720b787bc 13th March 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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