--- title: "Childcare Solicitor x 2" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bf0e94bf-9920-4e06-887e-600f82d91653" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf0e94bf-9920-4e06-887e-600f82d91653" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf0e94bf-9920-4e06-887e-600f82d91653.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf0e94bf-9920-4e06-887e-600f82d91653.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-03-27" --- # Childcare Solicitor x 2 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf0e94bf-9920-4e06-887e-600f82d91653 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf0e94bf-9920-4e06-887e-600f82d91653) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf0e94bf-9920-4e06-887e-600f82d91653.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to appoint two experienced Childcare Solicitors through an open procurement process. The tender, titled "Childcare Solicitor x 2", falls under the legal services industry category and is located in Oldbury, West Midlands, UK. Interested parties must submit their applications by 29th March 2019, with the contract expected to commence by 8th April 2019 and run until 1st July 2019. This opportunity requires qualified solicitors with a minimum of five years of experience in Public Law Childcare matters within a local authority context. This tender presents a strategic opportunity for law firms and freelance legal practitioners specialising in public law, particularly those with experience in local government and childcare legal services. Firms that can offer qualified solicitors ready to engage in advocacy and manage a varied caseload will be particularly well-suited for this contract. The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council's need for solicitors who can integrate swiftly into a busy team underscores an opportunity for legal professionals seeking to expand their portfolio and secure ongoing client relationships within the public sector. ## Notice Childcare Solicitor x 2 Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council are seeking to appoint an experienced Childcare Solicitor 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 Candidates need to be available to start immediately (e.g. do not need to give more than 2 weeks' notice in current roles) 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, Personal Specification and Safeguarding Form attached. Please provide up x 2 up to date references, Curriculum Viti, copy of Terms and Conditions and signed Safeguarding Form 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 the opportunity or other related documents. To submit, you will be required to 'Opt In'. Fo... 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/a1e6d21b-274b-46f1-89db-0d3fbd79ab5f | | 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 - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 27 Mar 2019 at 09:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1e6d21b-274b-46f1-89db-0d3fbd79ab5f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1e6d21b-274b-46f1-89db-0d3fbd79ab5f 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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