--- title: "Solicitor" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9bf72e57-538b-4345-a7ba-14227c5af7cb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9bf72e57-538b-4345-a7ba-14227c5af7cb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9bf72e57-538b-4345-a7ba-14227c5af7cb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9bf72e57-538b-4345-a7ba-14227c5af7cb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-03-27" --- # Solicitor Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9bf72e57-538b-4345-a7ba-14227c5af7cb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9bf72e57-538b-4345-a7ba-14227c5af7cb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9bf72e57-538b-4345-a7ba-14227c5af7cb.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders for the position of Solicitor, with the aim of appointing a qualified individual to commence as soon as possible for a duration of 12 weeks. This opportunity is categorised under legal services and the successful candidate will be required to work at Oldbury Council House, located at Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 17:00hrs on Friday, 29th March 2019. The contract period is set to start on 8th April 2019 and conclude on 1st July 2019, and the contract will be executed via an open procedure, which is below threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in legal advisory and representation services, particularly those with a focus on local government law and civil litigation. With the need for extensive local authority experience, businesses that can demonstrate a strong track record of providing such services, especially in advocacy within Courts and Tribunals, would be well-suited to compete. Candidates looking to leverage their expertise in education law could also find this an advantageous contract, thereby enhancing their visibility and client base in the local authority sector. ## Notice Solicitor Sandwell MBC are looking to appoint a Solicitor to start as soon as possible and work for a period of 12 weeks. The role will be based at Oldbury Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE. We require one Solicitor with extensive experience of general civil litigation within a Local Authority. We are looking for a candidate who has the following experience: Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Fellow of CILEx of at least 5 years, extensive experience of general civil litigation within a Local Authority, advocacy experience in Courts and Tribunals, general knowledge of Local Government law, ideally some experience of education law, extensive experience of providing advice to internal and external clients and the ability to undertake a varied workload. Local authority experience is essential. Hours: 37 hours Start date: asap End date: 3 months from start date Rate of Pay: Band H PS39,961- PS44,697 but agencies can advise what the candidates would be looking for on a ltd company basis Contract type: Agency Location: Oldbury Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DB Job Description and Personnel Specification attached, which also provides more information above the role Please attach the following: * Curriculum Vitae * 2 up to date references * Safeguarding Form * Terms And Conditions 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 n 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: Friday 29th March 2019 at 17:00hrs. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb2c671b-6535-41b7-98c4-7270b70f6d79 | | 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 | 27 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Apr 2019 - 1 Jul 2019 | | 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 | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services - 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services - 79111000 - Legal advisory services ## Release History - 27 Mar 2019 at 12:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb2c671b-6535-41b7-98c4-7270b70f6d79 - 27 Mar 2019 at 12:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb2c671b-6535-41b7-98c4-7270b70f6d79 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb2c671b-6535-41b7-98c4-7270b70f6d79 27th March 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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