--- title: "1x Childcare Solicitor" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-be371ef1-ed6c-45de-becc-ca4fcb65f832" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-be371ef1-ed6c-45de-becc-ca4fcb65f832" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-be371ef1-ed6c-45de-becc-ca4fcb65f832.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-be371ef1-ed6c-45de-becc-ca4fcb65f832.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-07-25" --- # 1x Childcare Solicitor Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be371ef1-ed6c-45de-becc-ca4fcb65f832 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-be371ef1-ed6c-45de-becc-ca4fcb65f832) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-be371ef1-ed6c-45de-becc-ca4fcb65f832.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a qualified solicitor for a temporary position titled "1x Childcare Solicitor". This opportunity falls under the legal services industry and is based at the Oldbury Council House in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently active, with closing submissions due by Monday, 29th July 2019, at 17:00. The contract period is expected to commence on 12th August 2019 and conclude three months later on 28th October 2019. This tender follows an open procurement method under the procedure classified as below threshold. This tender presents a significant opportunity for law firms or legal professionals specialising in public law and childcare matters, particularly those with experience working with local authorities. Businesses that can offer qualified solicitors with advocacy experience and a strong understanding of local government law would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The position promises a dynamic workload and the chance to engage with varied cases, making it ideal for firms ready to demonstrate their capabilities in supporting local government legal requirements. ## Notice Job title: 1x Childcare Solicitor Hours: 37 hours Start date: ASAP End date: 3 months from start date Rate of Pay: Please let me know what rate the candidate is looking for Contract type: Agency Location: Oldbury Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE 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 locum solicitor's 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. We are looking for experienced candidates with a broad spectrum who have experience in advocacy. If candidates are less experienced then we would expect for them to be able to deal with court hearings. If they cannot go to court, we would expect for them to deal with case work at paralegal level. Essential requirements: Qualified Solicitor/ Barrister of at least 5 years Experience in Public Law Childcare Law within a local authority Advocacy experience including contested matters General knowledge of local government law Experience of providing advice to internal and external clients Ability to undertake workload with minimal supervision Closing date: Monday 29th July 2019 17:00pm Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references, copy of Terms and Conditions and safeguarding form (attached). Please note the Council's MVMSP - Hays is also trying to source for our vacancy. 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 Monday 29th July 2019 17:00pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acba4ff9-b169-4da7-b77d-597face861c2 | | 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 | 25 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Aug 2019 - 28 Oct 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 | 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 - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 66513000 - Legal insurance and all-risk insurance services - 66513100 - Legal expenses insurance services - 79100000 - Legal services - 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services - 79111000 - Legal advisory services - 79112000 - Legal representation services - 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services - 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services ## Release History - 25 Jul 2019 at 16:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acba4ff9-b169-4da7-b77d-597face861c2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acba4ff9-b169-4da7-b77d-597face861c2 25th July 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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