--- title: "Childcare Solicitor x 2" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7265c946-367b-4950-8f3c-5ca18cf3801b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7265c946-367b-4950-8f3c-5ca18cf3801b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7265c946-367b-4950-8f3c-5ca18cf3801b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7265c946-367b-4950-8f3c-5ca18cf3801b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-04-01" --- # Childcare Solicitor x 2 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7265c946-367b-4950-8f3c-5ca18cf3801b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7265c946-367b-4950-8f3c-5ca18cf3801b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7265c946-367b-4950-8f3c-5ca18cf3801b.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to appoint two experienced Childcare Solicitors through an open tender process. This procurement, aimed at the legal services industry, is located in Oldbury, West Midlands and is currently in the planning stage, with tender responses due by 5 April 2019. The successful candidates will start work as locum solicitors from 14 April 2019 for a contract period of approximately three months, until 29 July 2019. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their applications swiftly as the council requires candidates to commence immediately, ideally without more than two weeks' notice. This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms and experienced solicitors, particularly those specialising in public law childcare matters. Businesses with expertise in advocacy and those who can effectively manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision would be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, those who can provide immediate availability and demonstrate experience dealing with court hearings will find this contract particularly appealing. Engaging in this contract could enhance a firm's portfolio and ability to serve local government clients, leading to sustained growth in this sector. ## Notice Childcare Solicitor x 2 Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council are seeking to appoint an experienced Childcare Solicitor This is an opportunity to work for a local authority with a large established legal team who are very forward thinking. Due to increase workloads an opportunity has arisen for locum solicitor's to come in and hit the ground running in this very busy but supportive team. 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 matters 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 childcare 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 well 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. We are looking for experienced candidates with a broad spectrum who have experience in advocacy. If candidates are less experienced then we would expect for them to be able to deal with court hearings. If they cannot go to court, we would expect for them to deal with case work at paralegal level. Essential requirements: Qualified Solicitor/ Barrister of at least 5 years Experience in Public Law Childcare Law within a local authority Advocacy experience including contested matters General knowledge of local government law Experience of providing advice to internal and external clients Ability to undertake workload with minimal supervision Candidates need to be available to start immediately (e.g. do not need to give more than 2 weeks' notice in current roles) 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, Personal Specification and Safeguarding Form attached. Please provide up x 2 up to date references, Curriculum Viti, copy of Terms and Conditions and signed Safeguarding Form 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 ... Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e8fc487-c485-4155-8f5c-1b55a5c9ed37 | | 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 | 1 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Apr 2019 - 29 Jul 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 - 79111000 - Legal advisory services - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 1 Apr 2019 at 14:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e8fc487-c485-4155-8f5c-1b55a5c9ed37 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e8fc487-c485-4155-8f5c-1b55a5c9ed37 1st April 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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