--- title: "Solicitors X2" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c5fe0b7d-c27f-4f56-95e1-c68dcf85d614" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c5fe0b7d-c27f-4f56-95e1-c68dcf85d614" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c5fe0b7d-c27f-4f56-95e1-c68dcf85d614.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c5fe0b7d-c27f-4f56-95e1-c68dcf85d614.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-02-20" --- # Solicitors X2 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5fe0b7d-c27f-4f56-95e1-c68dcf85d614 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c5fe0b7d-c27f-4f56-95e1-c68dcf85d614) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c5fe0b7d-c27f-4f56-95e1-c68dcf85d614.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to engage two solicitors as part of a tender process (CPS 276) for legal services, specifically within the fields of civil and housing law, as well as general litigation and education law. The successful candidates will work on a 37-hour week basis at the Oldbury Council House, located at Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DB. The contract period is set to commence on 4th March 2019 and will conclude on 28th June 2019, with the proposal submission deadline on 26th February 2019 at 17:00. This open procurement process is aimed at sourcing temporary personnel to fulfil the contracting needs of the council. This opportunity provides a significant avenue for growth for legal firms, particularly those specialising in local government law or with experience in civil litigation and education law. Businesses that offer specialised legal advisory or representation services, especially those that can provide qualified solicitors or barristers with a minimum of five years’ experience, would be ideally suited to apply. This tender enhances the potential for agencies and firms to establish long-term relationships with a local authority while fulfilling essential legal requirements within the public sector. ## Notice Job title: 2x Solicitor Hours: 37 hours Start date: asap End date: 3 months from start date Rate of Pay: Band H PS39,961- PS44,697 but agencies can advise what the candidates would be looking for on a ltd company basis Contract type: Agency Location: Oldbury Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DB Job Description and Personnel Specification attached, which also provides more information about the role. 2x Solicitors are required to start asap and work for a period of 12 weeks. The role will be based at Oldbury Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE. We require one Solicitor to cover civil and housing law and need someone else with general litigation and education law experience We are looking for candidates who have the following experience: Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Fellow of CILEx of at least 5 years Experience in Education Law within a Local Authority Experience in General Civil Litigation within a Local Authority Advocacy Experience in Courts and Tribunals General knowledge of Local Government law. Experience of providing advice to internal and external clients Ability to undertake workload with minimal supervision. Local authority experience required. Please attach the following: * Curriculum Vitae * 2 up to date references * Terms and Conditions * Safeguarding Form Closing date: Tuesday 26th February 2019 no later than 17.00hr. 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. Additional information: 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. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87cb69e1-382d-4ca7-9435-040df259ce3b | | 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 | 20 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Mar 2019 - 28 Jun 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 - 79111000 - Legal advisory services - 79112000 - Legal representation services - 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 20 Feb 2019 at 12:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87cb69e1-382d-4ca7-9435-040df259ce3b - 20 Feb 2019 at 11:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87cb69e1-382d-4ca7-9435-040df259ce3b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87cb69e1-382d-4ca7-9435-040df259ce3b 20th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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