--- title: "1x Solicitor TEMP189KB" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c02bf793-fc86-456c-807e-d2f5f8190902" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c02bf793-fc86-456c-807e-d2f5f8190902" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c02bf793-fc86-456c-807e-d2f5f8190902.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c02bf793-fc86-456c-807e-d2f5f8190902.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-07-23" --- # 1x Solicitor TEMP189KB Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c02bf793-fc86-456c-807e-d2f5f8190902 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c02bf793-fc86-456c-807e-d2f5f8190902) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c02bf793-fc86-456c-807e-d2f5f8190902.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking a qualified Solicitor for a contract titled "1x Solicitor TEMP189KB". This procurement falls under the legal services category and is located at the Sandwell Council House in Oldbury, West Midlands. The tender is at the planning stage, with a closing date for submissions set for Monday, 29th July at 12:00 pm. The contract is expected to commence on 12th August 2019 and last for three months, during which the successful candidate will work 37 hours a week. This tender presents opportunities for legal firms and solicitors specialising in Licensing and Prosecution services, particularly those experienced in local authority matters. Businesses that have a proven track record of advising on Licensing Act 2003, handling taxi licensing, and providing advocacy in the Magistrates Court would be particularly well-suited for this contract. Interested parties should ensure they submit their CV along with references and relevant documents before the deadline. ## Notice Job title: Solicitor x 1 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 along with a confirmation of your agency charge rate Contract type: Agency Location: Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE Job Description and Person Specification attached. Brief description: A qualified Solicitor/ Barrister is required of at least 5 years' experience in Prosecutions and Licensing work with an emphasis on licensing within a Local Authority. We require candidates who have experience of advising elected members in licensing committees, in relation to Licensing Act 2003 matters and taxi licensing. Candidates need to have Advocacy Experience in the Magistrates Court including contested matters and licensing appeals. General knowledge of local government law is required. Candidates need experience of providing advice to internal and external clients. They should be able to undertake workload with minimum supervision and hit the ground running. They need to have good communication and manner with elected members. Closing date: Monday 29th July 12:00pm. 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. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on "Tenders" to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on "View Details" in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is Monday 29th July 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/d14237fb-5704-44dd-8c70-a590f48faccc | | 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 | 23 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 - 23 Jul 2019 at 14:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d14237fb-5704-44dd-8c70-a590f48faccc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d14237fb-5704-44dd-8c70-a590f48faccc 23rd 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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