--- title: "Childcare Solicitor - KB - 1.10.2019 - tem 316" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7898423e-a1e2-4230-9005-9a75b46588a0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7898423e-a1e2-4230-9005-9a75b46588a0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7898423e-a1e2-4230-9005-9a75b46588a0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7898423e-a1e2-4230-9005-9a75b46588a0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-10-01" --- # Childcare Solicitor - KB - 1.10.2019 - tem 316 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7898423e-a1e2-4230-9005-9a75b46588a0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7898423e-a1e2-4230-9005-9a75b46588a0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7898423e-a1e2-4230-9005-9a75b46588a0.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a qualified solicitor to provide childcare legal services through an open tender process. The opportunity, titled "Childcare Solicitor - KB - 1.10.2019 - tem 316," is aimed at filling a critical role within a busy team at their Sandwell Council House location, Oldbury, West Midlands. Interested parties must submit their quotations by the deadline of Monday, 14th October 2019, at 12:00 midday. The contract is expected to commence on 21st October 2019, lasting until 20th January 2020, with a total value of £11,270. This procurement process presents a valuable opportunity for legal firms or individual solicitors specialising in Public Law childcare matters, particularly those with experience in local authority work. Candidates should be adept in advocacy and capable of managing a varied caseload with minimal supervision, making this tender particularly suited to firms that can provide experienced practitioners. By engaging in this tender, businesses can establish themselves within the local government framework and develop long-term collaborative relationships with the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. ## Notice 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. This role is based at Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE. The rate of pay for this role is PS21.13 Paye This is also advertised with our master vendor agency. 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 14 October 2019 at 12.00 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. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22b3b203-090d-4ed4-91b6-763500db0d19 | | 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 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Oct 2019 - 20 Jan 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £11,270 | | 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 - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 1 Oct 2019 at 13:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22b3b203-090d-4ed4-91b6-763500db0d19 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22b3b203-090d-4ed4-91b6-763500db0d19 1st October 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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