--- title: "Legal Assistant" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c4685ee7-5af6-4590-a21a-76852443a5b2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c4685ee7-5af6-4590-a21a-76852443a5b2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c4685ee7-5af6-4590-a21a-76852443a5b2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c4685ee7-5af6-4590-a21a-76852443a5b2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-04-07" --- # Legal Assistant Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4685ee7-5af6-4590-a21a-76852443a5b2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c4685ee7-5af6-4590-a21a-76852443a5b2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c4685ee7-5af6-4590-a21a-76852443a5b2.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, which is seeking a Legal Assistant to join its contracts team for a period of three months, with the potential for extension. The role is classified under recruitment services and is located at Sandwell Council House in Oldbury, West Midlands. Interested parties should note that the deadline for submission of quotations is Tuesday, 12th April 2022, at 10:00 am, with the contract expected to commence on 19th April 2022 and conclude by 19th July 2022. This tender is conducted through an open procurement method, specifically an open procedure below the threshold. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in recruitment services, particularly those with a background in legal staffing and local authority work. Agencies skilled in supplying legal assistance and knowledgeable about construction contracts and framework agreements are well-suited to compete. The hybrid working nature of this position may also attract innovative agencies that can accommodate flexible working arrangements, making this an appealing opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their service offerings in the public sector. ## 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: Tuesday 12th April 2022 10:00am 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 Tuesday 12th April 2022 10:00am Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a481dee-0d87-4a15-ab5c-96ad97606c2f | | 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 | 7 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Apr 2022 - 19 Jul 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,134 | | 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 - 7 Apr 2022 at 17:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a481dee-0d87-4a15-ab5c-96ad97606c2f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a481dee-0d87-4a15-ab5c-96ad97606c2f 7th 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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