--- title: "Locum Corporate Business Partner and Solicitor KB221121" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e6e3cb41-9f70-48e4-80f8-e1c054ffbc79" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e6e3cb41-9f70-48e4-80f8-e1c054ffbc79" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e6e3cb41-9f70-48e4-80f8-e1c054ffbc79.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e6e3cb41-9f70-48e4-80f8-e1c054ffbc79.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-11-22" --- # Locum Corporate Business Partner and Solicitor KB221121 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6e3cb41-9f70-48e4-80f8-e1c054ffbc79 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e6e3cb41-9f70-48e4-80f8-e1c054ffbc79) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e6e3cb41-9f70-48e4-80f8-e1c054ffbc79.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a qualified Solicitor or Barrister for the role of Locum Corporate Business Partner and Solicitor, with the tender currently in the planning stage. The procurement process is open, and submissions are requested by 10:00am on 26th November 2021. The position, based at Sandwell Council House or via home working, offers a pay rate of £24.80 to £26.38 per hour for a contract lasting 12 weeks, commencing from 29th November 2021. This opportunity is classified under recruitment services and is located in West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for legal professionals and agencies that specialise in providing experienced solicitors and barristers, particularly those with expertise in Information Governance, GDPR, and a background in local authority services. Businesses with a track record in supplying legal teams for public sector roles, especially those who can demonstrate compliance with public procurement standards, would be well-placed to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could enhance a firm's portfolio and expand its connections within the public sector. ## Notice Job Title: Locum Corporate Business Partner and Solicitor Rate of Pay: Band I (?24.80 to ?26.38 per hour PAYE) Inside IR35 Hours: 37 Hours Location: Based at Sandwell Council House/ Home Working Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency request for 12 weeks Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: o The post hold needs to be a qualified Solicitor/Barrister or equivalent with extensive experience in Information Governance, GDPR, FOI, SAR and data breaches. o Litigation experience an advantage. o The individual will be highly motivated and organised and have at least 3 year's experience managing a multi-disciplined team working in information Governance. o The post holder will also manage the prosecutions and licensing team. o Working full time (37 hours per week) o Current working arrangements are some working from home with office attendance in line with business needs o Would be expected to supervise/Line manage 14 in the team o Previous LA experience essential 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: Friday 26th November 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 Friday 26th November 2021 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/e60f6808-3189-48cb-b9e3-e7c71b150d2c | | 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 | 22 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Nov 2021 - 1 Feb 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £11,011 | | 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 - 22 Nov 2021 at 18:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e60f6808-3189-48cb-b9e3-e7c71b150d2c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e60f6808-3189-48cb-b9e3-e7c71b150d2c 22nd November 2021 - 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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