--- title: "Principal Commercial and Contracts Solicitor" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cb6def94-0cae-4a4c-bd57-4f82e2ae0507" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cb6def94-0cae-4a4c-bd57-4f82e2ae0507" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cb6def94-0cae-4a4c-bd57-4f82e2ae0507.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cb6def94-0cae-4a4c-bd57-4f82e2ae0507.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-04-29" --- # Principal Commercial and Contracts Solicitor Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb6def94-0cae-4a4c-bd57-4f82e2ae0507 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cb6def94-0cae-4a4c-bd57-4f82e2ae0507) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cb6def94-0cae-4a4c-bd57-4f82e2ae0507.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a tender for the position of Principal Commercial and Contracts Solicitor. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with a closing date set for 30th April 2024. The contract period will start on 6th May 2024 and end on 6th August 2024. The location for this opportunity is Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury. The industry category is services, specifically supply services of personnel including temporary staff. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold. This tender presents an opportunity for legal services businesses to compete for the role of Principal Commercial and Contracts Solicitor with the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. Qualified lawyers with experience in specialist legal work within the public sector related to contracts and procurement are well-suited for this opportunity. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in managing complex procurements and contract activities across various sectors such as public health, regeneration, construction, subsidy control, IT, and more. The Council specifically requires candidates with at least five years of post-qualification experience to provide high-quality legal services and manage junior staff within the team. ## Notice Principal Commercial and Contracts Solicitor Rate of Pay: Band J, PS29.50 (PAYE) Hours: 30 to 32 Location: Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: At Sandwell Council we are progressive, dynamic, and dedicated to meeting the needs of our community. We now wish to recruit a Principal Commercial and Contracts Lawyer to its commercial and contracts team who shares our vision. You must be a qualified lawyer with experience of undertaking specialist legal work within a Local Authority or the public sector on all legal matters in relation to contracts and procurement. The candidate will have experience relating to complex multi-million pound procurements and contract activities including but not limited to: public health, strategic regeneration and construction projects, subsidy control advice, light touch (schedule 3 of PCRs), IT and adults, children, and education matters. Ideal Candidate Qualified lawyer - Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (FCILEx) with at least five years' post qualification experience. This role is ideal for an experienced practitioner who can demonstrate the ability to deal with a demanding caseload, possess excellent client care skills, and an eagerness to provide a high-quality service to our clients. The candidate will have existing management experience and supervise the work of junior members of staff. Hours 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. 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 sy... Additional information: 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. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bf0e3a1-e62d-4d7b-b83f-3770dd909a89 | | 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 | 29 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 May 2024 - 6 Aug 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £13,888 | | 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 - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 29 Apr 2024 at 06:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bf0e3a1-e62d-4d7b-b83f-3770dd909a89 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bf0e3a1-e62d-4d7b-b83f-3770dd909a89 29th April 2024 - 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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