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title: "1 x Childcare Solicitor - AWARD"
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buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# 1 x Childcare Solicitor - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa57169c-fb44-436f-adbc-3ac1fcb08943

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, seeking a Childcare Solicitor through an open tender procedure. The award, titled "1 x Childcare Solicitor - AWARD," is part of the legal services industry, located in West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract period spans from 1 August 2018 to 1 November 2018, with a tender closing date of 25 July 2018 at 12 Noon. The successful candidate will be expected to manage a varied case load in a supportive local authority legal team.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms and qualified solicitors, particularly those with experience in public law childcare matters. Ideal candidates should possess at least three years of post-qualification experience and be confident advocates, as they will need to handle contested hearings. Companies that can provide locum solicitor services would be well positioned to compete for this contract, benefitting from exposure to diverse cases and strong client engagements in a dynamic legal environment.

## Notice

Job title: Childcare Solicitor Hours: 37 hours Start date: 01 August 2018 End date: 01 November 2018 Rate of Pay: Band H - PS20.71-PS23.17 PAYE however open to negotiation Contract type: Agency Job Description and Person Specification attached. Brief description: This is an opportunity to work for a local authority with a large established legal team who are very forward thinking. Due to increase workloads an opportunity has arisen for a locum solicitor to come in and hit the ground running in this very busy but supportive team. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with at least 3 years PQE (or equivalent) with at least 2 years' experience specialising in and handling Public law child care matters preferably from a local authority prospective. The successful candidate must be confident and experienced in order to be able to hit the ground running and have the ability to carry a varied case load covering all aspects of Public Law childcare matters. You must be a confident advocate as there will be an expectation for you to cover various types of hearings to include those of a contested nature. The candidate will need to be proactive, work well under pressure, self-reliant as well as work as part of a wider team. The successful candidate would gain great exposure to a varied caseload and would enjoy a high level of responsibility with a great deal of client contact. Please send a CV, 2 up to date references and the safeguarding form (attached). Closing date: Wednesday 25 July 2018 12 Noon

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed6f4c4d-f182-4e2b-84e3-ae54ec0e3ac9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 1 Nov 2018 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SELLICK PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2018 at 09:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed6f4c4d-f182-4e2b-84e3-ae54ec0e3ac9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed6f4c4d-f182-4e2b-84e3-ae54ec0e3ac9
  8th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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