--- title: "Paralegal (Caseworker) DB" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-813d4e13-7767-492a-9905-4e3ce7463b72" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-813d4e13-7767-492a-9905-4e3ce7463b72" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-813d4e13-7767-492a-9905-4e3ce7463b72.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-813d4e13-7767-492a-9905-4e3ce7463b72.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-01-20" --- # Paralegal (Caseworker) DB Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-813d4e13-7767-492a-9905-4e3ce7463b72 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-813d4e13-7767-492a-9905-4e3ce7463b72) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-813d4e13-7767-492a-9905-4e3ce7463b72.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking a Paralegal (Caseworker) under a tender process set to close on Wednesday, 22 January 2020, at 17:00 hours. This position offers a rate of £15.36 per hour for 37 hours per week, based at the Council House in Oldbury, West Midlands. The contract, which is for agency services over a duration of 12 weeks, will commence on 26 January 2020 and extend until 28 February 2020. This opportunity falls within the services category, specifically under the supply of temporary personnel. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with capabilities in public law and social care. Companies that can provide experienced caseworkers, especially those with prior local government experience, will be well-positioned to compete. Successful bidders must be able to demonstrate their ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment and will be required to manage tasks proactively and work collaboratively with the council's social care team. ## Notice Paralegal (Caseworker) Rate of Pay: PS15.36 per hour (to worker) Hours: 37 hours (Monday - Friday) Location: Based at Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DB Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency - 12 weeks Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: The ideal candidate will have worked in a legal office handling public law care matters/ adult matters respectively. Local government experience would be a bonus. The successful candidate must be confident and experienced in order to be able to hit the ground and be able to work proactively in a busy team. The candidate will need to be able to work well under pressure, self-reliant as well as work as part of a wider team. We are looking for a hard working enthusiastic case worker to join the adults and education section of our social care team. The ideal candidate will have worked in a legal office handling adult and education matters. Local government experience would be a bonus. The successful candidate must be confident and experienced in order to be able to hit the ground running and be able to work proactively in a busy team. The candidate will need to be able to work well under pressure, self-reliant as well as work as part of a wider team. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references, copy of Terms and Conditions. This role may require you to travel across the Borough of Sandwell. If so, a driving licence check, including proof of business insurance and MOT will be required. 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: Wednesday 22 January 2020 at 17:00 hours Additional information: 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. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ccf4e5b-3b8f-4ecf-9176-d642585a5fe3 | | 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 | 20 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Jan 2020 - 28 Feb 2020 | | 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 | 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 - 20 Jan 2020 at 10:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ccf4e5b-3b8f-4ecf-9176-d642585a5fe3 - 20 Jan 2020 at 10:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ccf4e5b-3b8f-4ecf-9176-d642585a5fe3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ccf4e5b-3b8f-4ecf-9176-d642585a5fe3 20th January 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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