--- title: "Principal Commercial and Contracts Lawyer (Public Health) (SJA- 16/12/24)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8b61563e-8909-4f87-972e-c75e981b5702" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b61563e-8909-4f87-972e-c75e981b5702" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b61563e-8909-4f87-972e-c75e981b5702.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b61563e-8909-4f87-972e-c75e981b5702.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-16" --- # Principal Commercial and Contracts Lawyer (Public Health) (SJA- 16/12/24) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b61563e-8909-4f87-972e-c75e981b5702 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b61563e-8909-4f87-972e-c75e981b5702) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b61563e-8909-4f87-972e-c75e981b5702.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to appoint a Principal Commercial and Contracts Lawyer for its commercial and contracts team, specifically focusing on public health. This procurement process, classified under supply services of personnel including temporary staff, is currently in the tender stage and follows an open procedure (below the threshold). The role is located at Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, in the West Midlands, UK. Key details include a start date of ASAP, and a contract period from 23rd December 2024 to 13th April 2025. The deadline for tender submissions is 17th December 2024 at 09:00. Interested parties are required to register and submit their documents via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. This tender presents a significant opportunity for legal firms with expertise in public health, strategic regeneration, and complex procurement activities to expand their portfolio. Ideal candidates would be organisations possessing qualified lawyers with extensive experience in local authority legal work, particularly in managing multi-million pound contracts. The role demands a professional with at least five years of post-qualification experience, excellent client care skills, and a proven track record in handling a demanding caseload. Businesses that specialise in legal services and have a team ready to provide high-quality services rapidly would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. ## Notice Principal Commercial and Contracts Lawyer (Public Health) Rate of Pay: Band J, PS30.23 (PAYE) Hours: 37 Location: Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: At Sandwell Council we are progressive, dynamic, and dedicated to meeting the needs of our community. We now wish to recruit a Principal Commercial and Contracts Lawyer to its commercial and contracts team who shares our vision. You must be a qualified lawyer with experience of undertaking specialist legal work within a Local Authority or the public sector on all legal matters in relation to contracts and procurement. The candidate will have experience relating to complex multi-million pound procurements and contract activities including but not limited to: public health, strategic regeneration and construction projects, subsidy control advice, light touch (schedule 3 of PCRs), IT and adults, children, and education matters. Ideal Candidate Qualified lawyer - Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (FCILEx) with at least five years' post qualification experience. This role is ideal for an experienced practitioner who can demonstrate the ability to deal with a demanding caseload, possess excellent client care skills, and an eagerness to provide a high-quality service to our clients. The candidate will have existing management experience and supervise the work of junior members of staff. Hours Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references and a copy of Terms and Conditions. You will also need to include your agency on cost details to each submission. Stated rates must be inclusive of all known costs. You will receive further information regarding invoice terms if your candidate is appointed to this role. Invoices must be sent electronically on a weekly basis to templink_1@sandwell.gov.uk along with your workers authorised timesheet supplied by your agency. Payments are then released 14 days from the date of the invoice. 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 o... 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/41fffbf8-92de-4eef-add4-9a5b285cec3f | | 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 | 16 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Dec 2024 - 13 Apr 2025 | | 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 - 16 Dec 2024 at 13:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41fffbf8-92de-4eef-add4-9a5b285cec3f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41fffbf8-92de-4eef-add4-9a5b285cec3f 16th December 2024 - 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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