--- title: "Legal Assistant x1 KB290422" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b000c4c9-2482-486e-8502-04bcdb6796d7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b000c4c9-2482-486e-8502-04bcdb6796d7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b000c4c9-2482-486e-8502-04bcdb6796d7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b000c4c9-2482-486e-8502-04bcdb6796d7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-04-29" --- # Legal Assistant x1 KB290422 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b000c4c9-2482-486e-8502-04bcdb6796d7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b000c4c9-2482-486e-8502-04bcdb6796d7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b000c4c9-2482-486e-8502-04bcdb6796d7.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Legal Assistant for a three-month position based in Sandwell Council House, Oldbury. The tender, titled "Legal Assistant x1 KB290422," falls under the recruitment services category and has a total contract value of £71,306.64. The role is set to commence on 16th May 2022, with quotations due by 12:00 pm on 6th May 2022. Interested parties can access the tender documents through the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal and must submit their applications electronically, including a CV, two references, and a cost breakdown. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for legal firms or consultancies specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in construction contracts and local authority procurement processes. Businesses with prior experience working in or with local councils may find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Given the part-time potential and hybrid working conditions, agencies offering flexible staffing solutions could also find significant growth opportunities by engaging in this contract. ## Notice Job Title Legal Assistant Rate of Pay: PS16.06 to PS18.32 per hour (Inside IR35) Hours: 37 Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury Start Date: ASAP Contract type: 3 Months Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join our small, friendly and supportive, contracts team for a period of 3 months, or possibly longer. The ideal candidate will have good experience of dealing with construction contracts, collateral warranties, and the procurement of services under framework agreements. It would also be preferable to have worked in a local authority setting before, although that is not a prerequisite. We are operating on a 'hybrid' remote operating basis, with attendance at the office likely to move to one or two days per week after Easter - subject to business need. The role is offered on a full-time basis, although we would be prepared to consider part-time working. For further information please see JD and PS attached. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references and a copy of Terms and Conditions. You will also need to include your agency on cost details to each submission. Stated rates must be inclusive of all known costs. 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: Friday 6th May 2022 12:00pm Additional information: The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. 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Closing date for submission of quotations is Friday 6th May 2022 12:00pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22373f3b-077d-4a80-8412-86ab239927e3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 29 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 6 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 May 2022 - 16 Aug 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £71,306 | | 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 - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 29 Apr 2022 at 21:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22373f3b-077d-4a80-8412-86ab239927e3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22373f3b-077d-4a80-8412-86ab239927e3 29th April 2022 - 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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