--- title: "Solicitor (KB221020)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-72152862-3749-4454-9c95-63d56e0e2476" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-72152862-3749-4454-9c95-63d56e0e2476" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72152862-3749-4454-9c95-63d56e0e2476.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72152862-3749-4454-9c95-63d56e0e2476.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-10-22" --- # Solicitor (KB221020) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72152862-3749-4454-9c95-63d56e0e2476 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-72152862-3749-4454-9c95-63d56e0e2476) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72152862-3749-4454-9c95-63d56e0e2476.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking proposals for the role of Solicitor (KB221020), a procurement opportunity within the legal services industry. The remote position may require occasional visits to the Sandwell Council House in Oldbury, West Midlands. The deadline for submission of quotations is set for Tuesday, 27th October 2020, at 12:00pm (Midday). This contract is of a temporary nature, with a duration of approximately 12 weeks, beginning on 2nd November 2020 and concluding on 31st January 2021. The procurement method being employed for this tender is an open procedure, classified as below threshold. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for legal professionals with expertise in childcare and adoption law, particularly those with significant advocacy experience in Family Courts. Businesses specialising in recruitment services for legal professionals may find this contract particularly advantageous, as they can facilitate the placement of qualified candidates into this role. Furthermore, companies that can demonstrate a strong understanding of judicial reviews and related legal proceedings involving vulnerable populations could significantly enhance their chances of securing this contract. ## Notice Solicitor x1 Rate of Pay: PS21.71 per hour (PAYE) Hours: 37 Location: Remotely, may need to attend Sandwell Council House, Oldbury. Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency - 12 weeks Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which provides information about the role. Brief description: Sandwell is a large multi-cultural Metropolitan Borough situated in the heart of the Black Country within the West Midlands conurbation, located 10 minutes outside of Birmingham. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced advocate to join our busy but friendly Child Care team, to undertake all aspects of the advocacy in care and adoption work. The successful applicant will have a detailed knowledge of child care and adoption law together with extensive advocacy experience of contested and complex matters in the Family Court at all levels. You may be expected to carry a small caseload of care matters. Knowledge of Judicial Reviews particularly in the area of No Recourse to Public Funds/unaccompanied asylum seeker children including age assessment would be desirable. You must be a qualified solicitor/barrister/equivalent with four years child care PQE, of which the last 3 years must have involved advocacy. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references, copy of Terms and Conditions. No DBS is required for this role. Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor. 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: Tuesday 27th October 2020 12:00pm (Midday) 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 Tuesday 27th October 2020 12:00pm (Midday) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6506c4fe-bb67-4b35-802b-77ea1aeca98c | | 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 | 22 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Nov 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,780 | | 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 - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 66513000 - Legal insurance and all-risk insurance services - 66513100 - Legal expenses insurance services - 79100000 - Legal services - 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services - 79111000 - Legal advisory services - 79112000 - Legal representation services - 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services - 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 22 Oct 2020 at 09:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6506c4fe-bb67-4b35-802b-77ea1aeca98c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6506c4fe-bb67-4b35-802b-77ea1aeca98c 22nd October 2020 - 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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