--- title: "Solicitor - Childcare (Safeguarding and Education)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-990e740c-8090-469c-827d-033ddeb0a4d1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-990e740c-8090-469c-827d-033ddeb0a4d1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-990e740c-8090-469c-827d-033ddeb0a4d1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-990e740c-8090-469c-827d-033ddeb0a4d1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-05-09" --- # Solicitor - Childcare (Safeguarding and Education) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-990e740c-8090-469c-827d-033ddeb0a4d1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-990e740c-8090-469c-827d-033ddeb0a4d1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-990e740c-8090-469c-827d-033ddeb0a4d1.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for the procurement of services for a Solicitor in Childcare (Safeguarding and Education). The contract is temporary and will last for 12 weeks, with a possibility of extension. The tender is open, and interested parties must submit their documents through the In-tend e-Tendering System by the closing date of 12th May 2023. This opportunity provides a chance for legal service providers with expertise in childcare and safeguarding to engage with the council. Businesses in the legal sector with experience in child protection legal advice and advocacy are well-suited to compete in this tender. The Council has provided detailed instructions on how to apply and the necessary steps to participate in the procurement process. ## Notice Job Title: Solicitor - Childcare (Safeguarding and Education) Rate of Pay: PS23.09 - PS25.70 per hour (Inside IR35) Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury, B69 3DE Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Temporary (Agency) 12 weeks with a view to extend Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: We are looking for a Solicitor/Barrister to join our busy and supportive team dealing with children safeguarding. The postholder will provide legal advice and advocacy to support the child protection function and in applications under the Children Act 1989 and Adoption and Children Act 2002. Caseworker support will also be available. A qualified solicitor/barrister is required with experience of providing child protection legal advice and advocacy who can work with minimal supervision. No DBS is required for this role. Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor 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 on 0844 272 8810. Closing Date: 12pm on Friday 12th May 2023 Additional information: 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 Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation 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. Delivery Notes 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 Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation 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/0dd66444-1b9b-4825-8748-55b0c2c2dfbe | | 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 | 9 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 12 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jun 2023 - 31 Aug 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,271 | | 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 - 9 May 2023 at 08:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dd66444-1b9b-4825-8748-55b0c2c2dfbe - 9 May 2023 at 08:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dd66444-1b9b-4825-8748-55b0c2c2dfbe - 9 May 2023 at 08:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dd66444-1b9b-4825-8748-55b0c2c2dfbe - 9 May 2023 at 08:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dd66444-1b9b-4825-8748-55b0c2c2dfbe ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dd66444-1b9b-4825-8748-55b0c2c2dfbe 9th May 2023 - 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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