--- title: "1 x Childcare Solicitor" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ace9e23c-6eff-438b-9cea-03b0e5f14b79" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ace9e23c-6eff-438b-9cea-03b0e5f14b79" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ace9e23c-6eff-438b-9cea-03b0e5f14b79.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ace9e23c-6eff-438b-9cea-03b0e5f14b79.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-07-18" --- # 1 x Childcare Solicitor Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ace9e23c-6eff-438b-9cea-03b0e5f14b79 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ace9e23c-6eff-438b-9cea-03b0e5f14b79) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ace9e23c-6eff-438b-9cea-03b0e5f14b79.json) ## Summary The procurement process pertains to a tender issued by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council for the role of a Childcare Solicitor, classified under the supply services of personnel and legal services. The contract is set to commence on 1 August 2018 and will conclude on 1 November 2018, with a deadline for submissions by 12 noon on 25 July 2018. This opportunity is being pursued through an open procurement method, designed to invite a wide range of applicants to participate in the process, reflecting the active status of this tender. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for legal firms and individual solicitors with expertise in public law, particularly those specialising in childcare matters. Businesses that have a strong background in legal services and can offer qualified solicitors with at least three years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) are well-suited for this contract. The chance to engage with a local authority, coupled with the potential for high client interaction and responsibility within a dynamic legal team, can significantly contribute to a solicitor's professional growth and firm’s portfolio. ## 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 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/18919f6e-e871-45ed-9c65-47dd9a7fb264 | | 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 | 18 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | 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 - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 18 Jul 2018 at 10:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18919f6e-e871-45ed-9c65-47dd9a7fb264 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18919f6e-e871-45ed-9c65-47dd9a7fb264 18th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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