--- title: "Solicitor Childcare 090123" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eeb31e6e-5ed1-40c4-88e1-ca596322d6f6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eeb31e6e-5ed1-40c4-88e1-ca596322d6f6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eeb31e6e-5ed1-40c4-88e1-ca596322d6f6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eeb31e6e-5ed1-40c4-88e1-ca596322d6f6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-01-09" --- # Solicitor Childcare 090123 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eeb31e6e-5ed1-40c4-88e1-ca596322d6f6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eeb31e6e-5ed1-40c4-88e1-ca596322d6f6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eeb31e6e-5ed1-40c4-88e1-ca596322d6f6.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for a solicitor role in childcare services. The tender, titled "Solicitor Childcare - 061222", is open for application until 9th December 2022 at 14:00pm. This procurement opportunity, classified under the industry category of supply services of personnel including temporary staff, utilises an open procedure (below threshold) as the procurement method. The contract period is set to run from 20th December 2022 to 20th March 2023, offering business growth opportunities for service providers in the West Midlands, UK. This tender by the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council represents a chance for agencies specialising in legal services to engage in a valuable partnership. With a contract value of £10,251.96 in GBP, this opportunity requires interested parties to adhere to the In-tend e-Tendering System for application submissions. The ideal candidate for this role is a qualified solicitor with relevant experience in child protection and adoption matters. Interested businesses should act promptly, ensuring compliance with the specified closing date and submission requirements for the procurement process. ## Notice Job Title: Solicitor (Childcare) Rate of Pay: PS23.09 per hour (PAYE) 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: 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 child protection and adoption matters, including advocacy, 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. The candidate will need to be proactive, work well under pressure, be 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 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. Candidates must be a qualified Solicitor/Barrister authorised to Practice. Post inside of IR35. 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: Thursday 12th January 2023 at 16:00pm 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 Thursday 12th January 2023 Delivery Notes The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, 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 Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation 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/1a91d282-c6d7-4965-a51a-a816efb80304 | | 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 | 9 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Jan 2023 - 16 Apr 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,251 | | 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 - 9 Jan 2023 at 19:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a91d282-c6d7-4965-a51a-a816efb80304 - 9 Jan 2023 at 19:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a91d282-c6d7-4965-a51a-a816efb80304 - 8 Dec 2022 at 11:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a91d282-c6d7-4965-a51a-a816efb80304 - 8 Dec 2022 at 11:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a91d282-c6d7-4965-a51a-a816efb80304 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a91d282-c6d7-4965-a51a-a816efb80304 9th January 2023 - 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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