--- title: "Paralegal - TEMP628 - DB" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-95fe8107-832e-4d08-a928-4e94074024a9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-95fe8107-832e-4d08-a928-4e94074024a9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-95fe8107-832e-4d08-a928-4e94074024a9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-95fe8107-832e-4d08-a928-4e94074024a9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-01-31" --- # Paralegal - TEMP628 - DB Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95fe8107-832e-4d08-a928-4e94074024a9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-95fe8107-832e-4d08-a928-4e94074024a9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-95fe8107-832e-4d08-a928-4e94074024a9.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking tenders for the role of Paralegal (Caseworker) under the title "Paralegal - TEMP628 - DB." This opportunity falls within the supply services of personnel, specifically for temporary staffing, and is located in Oldbury, West Midlands. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a closing date for applications set for 5 February 2020 at 17:00. The contract is expected to commence on 17 February 2020 and run for a duration of 12 weeks until 15 May 2020. Interested businesses must utilise the In-tend e-Tendering System to submit their applications in accordance with the open procurement method. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses offering temporary staffing solutions, particularly those specialising in legal services. Firms with experience in public law care matters and a strong background in local government services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful candidate should be confident, able to work under pressure, and possess the ability to operate both independently and collaboratively within a busy team environment. As the role may require travel across the borough, businesses equipped to provide qualified personnel who can meet these criteria will be at an advantage. ## 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. 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 5 February 2020 at 17:00 hours Additional information: 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 5 February 2020 at 17:00 hours Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbb3b1e2-5158-4c88-b7c4-8df9622b4584 | | 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 | 31 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Feb 2020 - 15 May 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000 | | 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 - 31 Jan 2020 at 10:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbb3b1e2-5158-4c88-b7c4-8df9622b4584 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbb3b1e2-5158-4c88-b7c4-8df9622b4584 31st 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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