--- title: "Senior/Safeguarding Lawyer (Safeguarding & Education)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ea007bf8-dada-49f4-9b65-57c134cf649c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ea007bf8-dada-49f4-9b65-57c134cf649c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea007bf8-dada-49f4-9b65-57c134cf649c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea007bf8-dada-49f4-9b65-57c134cf649c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-03-06" --- # Senior/Safeguarding Lawyer (Safeguarding & Education) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea007bf8-dada-49f4-9b65-57c134cf649c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ea007bf8-dada-49f4-9b65-57c134cf649c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea007bf8-dada-49f4-9b65-57c134cf649c.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for the position of Senior/Safeguarding Lawyer (Safeguarding & Education). The location for the role is Sandwell Council House, Oldbury, with a contract value of £11,854.80 GBP. The procurement method is an Open procedure. The deadline for submission is Friday, 8th March 2024 at 10:00am, with a contract period starting on 11th March 2024 and ending on 11th June 2024. This opportunity presents a chance for legal services providers with expertise in children safeguarding to engage with Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. The Council aims to engage a qualified solicitor/barrister to provide child protection legal advice. Businesses in the legal services industry, particularly those experienced in child protection matters, are well-suited to compete for this tender and contribute to the safeguarding of children in the region. ## Notice Job Title: Senior/Safeguarding Lawyer (Safeguarding & Education) Rate of Pay: ?24.08ph Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: We are looking for a Solicitor/Barrister to join our busy and supportive team dealing with children safeguarding. The post-holder will provide legal advice and advocacy to support the child protection function and in applications under the Children Act 1989 and Adoption and Children Act 2002. Caseworker support will also be available. A qualified solicitor/barrister is required with experience of providing child protection legal advice and advocacy who is able to work with minimal supervision. Qualification Requirements: o Possession of current practising certificate which is free of conditions. o Qualified Solicitor/Barrister Authorised to Practise. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references and a copy of Terms and Conditions. You will 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 system, please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing Date: Friday 8th March 2024 at 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 8th March 2024 at 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/f2df035a-1c39-4f28-8685-7ae70a9bb367 | | 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 | 6 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Mar 2024 - 11 Jun 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £11,854 | | 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 - 6 Mar 2024 at 10:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2df035a-1c39-4f28-8685-7ae70a9bb367 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2df035a-1c39-4f28-8685-7ae70a9bb367 6th March 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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