--- title: "Childcare Solicitor x 1" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c169ecbb-a019-4802-ba6d-ba4a3a7017d2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c169ecbb-a019-4802-ba6d-ba4a3a7017d2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c169ecbb-a019-4802-ba6d-ba4a3a7017d2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c169ecbb-a019-4802-ba6d-ba4a3a7017d2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-04-03" --- # Childcare Solicitor x 1 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c169ecbb-a019-4802-ba6d-ba4a3a7017d2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c169ecbb-a019-4802-ba6d-ba4a3a7017d2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c169ecbb-a019-4802-ba6d-ba4a3a7017d2.json) ## Summary The tender titled "Childcare Solicitor x 1" is being issued by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, located at the Oldbury Council House in Freeth Street, West Midlands, B69 3DB. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with an end date for submissions set for 15th April 2019 at 17:00 hours. The contract is anticipated to commence on 22nd April 2019 and will run until 31st July 2019, with a potential extension of up to three months. This opportunity falls under the legal services industry category, specifically focusing on legal advisory and representation services. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for qualified solicitors and firms specialising in public law, particularly those experienced in childcare matters. Candidates should possess a minimum of three years' post-qualification experience (PQE) and demonstrate the ability to manage a varied caseload effectively. Legal service providers or consultancy firms that can provide a competent candidate familiar with local authority processes and advocacy requirements would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as it offers significant exposure to a diverse range of legal issues and responsibilities within a supportive team environment. ## Notice Childcare Solicitor x 1 Job title: Childcare Solicitor Hours: 37 hours Start date: asap End date: 3 July 2019 (possibility of an extension for thereafter for 3 Months) 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 3DB 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 attach the following: * Curriculum Vitae * 2 up to date references * Safeguarding Form * Copy of your Terms and Conditions The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this 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. 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: Monday 15th April 2019 at 17:00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac563fab-0057-4803-85f1-d56e092fd3d3 | | 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 | 3 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Apr 2019 - 31 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 - 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 3 Apr 2019 at 14:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac563fab-0057-4803-85f1-d56e092fd3d3 - 29 Mar 2019 at 12:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac563fab-0057-4803-85f1-d56e092fd3d3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac563fab-0057-4803-85f1-d56e092fd3d3 3rd April 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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