--- title: "Childcare Solicitor" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d521bff9-42d0-4924-9a11-69736cf74fbf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d521bff9-42d0-4924-9a11-69736cf74fbf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d521bff9-42d0-4924-9a11-69736cf74fbf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d521bff9-42d0-4924-9a11-69736cf74fbf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-06-07" --- # Childcare Solicitor Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d521bff9-42d0-4924-9a11-69736cf74fbf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d521bff9-42d0-4924-9a11-69736cf74fbf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d521bff9-42d0-4924-9a11-69736cf74fbf.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking to engage a Childcare Solicitor through an open tender process. The position, which falls within the legal services industry, aims to address increased workloads within the council's legal team. The contract is set to begin on 12th June 2018 and will last for a duration of 12 weeks, concluding on 31st August 2018. Interested applicants should submit their CV and references by the deadline of 11th June 2018 at 12 Noon, and are advised that the position offers a competitive rate of pay in Band H, ranging from £20.71 to £23.17 PAYE, with potential for negotiation. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for legal firms or independent solicitors with experience in public law child care matters, particularly those who are proactive and capable of managing a varied case load confidently. Successful candidates will gain substantial exposure to important legal proceedings and will be expected to attend contested hearings. This is an ideal prospect for well-established legal firms looking to expand their practice into public sector work or for solicitors seeking short-term placements with local authorities. ## Notice Job title: Childcare Solicitor Hours: 37 hours Start date: ASAP End date: 12 weeks from start date Rate of Pay: Band H - PS20.71-PS23.17 PAYE however open to negotiation Contract type: Agency 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 send a CV, 2 up to date references and the safeguarding form (attached). Closing date: Monday 11th June 2018 12 Noon Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb0d6b79-284f-4f66-acc7-cc64cb0bfd72 | | 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 | 7 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Jun 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 | | 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 - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 7 Jun 2018 at 14:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb0d6b79-284f-4f66-acc7-cc64cb0bfd72 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb0d6b79-284f-4f66-acc7-cc64cb0bfd72 7th June 2018 - 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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