--- title: "1x Legal Assistant (Paralegal) KB" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ddbb36e9-19de-4e04-b648-218eec82876c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ddbb36e9-19de-4e04-b648-218eec82876c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ddbb36e9-19de-4e04-b648-218eec82876c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ddbb36e9-19de-4e04-b648-218eec82876c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-09-11" --- # 1x Legal Assistant (Paralegal) KB Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ddbb36e9-19de-4e04-b648-218eec82876c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ddbb36e9-19de-4e04-b648-218eec82876c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ddbb36e9-19de-4e04-b648-218eec82876c.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Legal Assistant (Paralegal) for a term of 12 weeks, starting from 23rd September 2019. The role is located at the Oldbury Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE, within the legal services industry. Interested suppliers must submit their quotations by 12:00 pm on 18th September 2019 through the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. The procurement process follows an open procedure, with a total estimated contract value of £6,819, offering a rate of pay at £15.36 per hour. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for legal services firms and recruitment agencies specializing in legal personnel. Businesses experienced in providing public law care matters or those with a background in local government are particularly well-suited to compete. The ability to meet the project’s deadline and to deliver competent candidates who can work effectively in a fast-paced environment will enhance competitive advantage in this tendering process. ## Notice This request is for a Paralegal. Its a 37 hour post and we would require this to filled asap with an end date of 12 weeks from the start date. The role is based at Oldbury Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE. The ideal candidate will have worked in a legal office handling public law care matters/ adult matters respectively. Local government experience would be a bonus. The successful candidate must be confident and experienced in order to be able to hit the ground running and be able to work proactively in a busy team. The candidate will need to be able to work well under pressure, self reliant and work well as part of a wider team. The rate of pay for this role is PS15.36 Please note this request is also out with our master vendor agency. 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 Wednesday 18th September 12.00pm (Midday) 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 Wednesday 18th September 12.00pm (Midday) Delivery Notes 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 Wednesday 18th September 12.00pm (Midday). Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c312ac3-63e9-410d-aebf-e9d369e9e57b | | 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 | 11 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Sep 2019 - 8 Dec 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,819 | | 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 - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 66513000 - Legal insurance and all-risk insurance services - 66513100 - Legal expenses insurance services - 79100000 - Legal services - 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services - 79111000 - Legal advisory services - 79112000 - Legal representation services - 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services - 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services - 79600000 - Recruitment services - 98513100 - Agency staff services for households ## Release History - 11 Sep 2019 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c312ac3-63e9-410d-aebf-e9d369e9e57b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c312ac3-63e9-410d-aebf-e9d369e9e57b 11th September 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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