--- title: "1x Adults Solicitor KB 17.7.20" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f3f98733-f6d0-48ae-9b30-0a911403ea75" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f3f98733-f6d0-48ae-9b30-0a911403ea75" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f3f98733-f6d0-48ae-9b30-0a911403ea75.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f3f98733-f6d0-48ae-9b30-0a911403ea75.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-07-17" --- # 1x Adults Solicitor KB 17.7.20 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3f98733-f6d0-48ae-9b30-0a911403ea75 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f3f98733-f6d0-48ae-9b30-0a911403ea75) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f3f98733-f6d0-48ae-9b30-0a911403ea75.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council for the position titled "1x Adults Solicitor" with a focus on legal services. This opportunity is located in Oldbury, West Midlands, and currently stands at the Tender stage. The closing date for submission of quotations is Wednesday, 22nd July at 12:00 pm, with the contract expected to commence on 27th July and extend until 25th October 2020. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, allowing broader participation. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for legal firms and agencies that specialise in providing professional legal representation and advisory services, particularly those with experience in handling adult cases and local government matters. Businesses that can demonstrate a solid track record in legal advocacy and are able to mobilise quickly to meet the demands of this role would be well-suited to compete. Interested parties should prepare CVs and references as required in the application process. ## Notice 1x Adults Solicitor Rate of Pay: Band H PS21.13 to PS23.63 per hour PAYE Hours: 37 Location: Based at Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DB but currently working from home Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency - 12 weeks Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: The ideal candidate will have worked in a legal office handling adult cases and have advocacy experience dealing with such. Local government experience would be a bonus. The successful candidate must be confident and experienced to be able to hit the ground running and be able to work proactively in a busy team. They will be legally qualified as a Solicitor. The candidate will need to be able to work well under pressure, self-reliant as well as work as part of a wider team. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references, copy of Terms and Conditions. No DBS is required for this role. Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor 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 22nd July 12:00pm 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 Wednesday 22nd July 12:00pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fb4632d-49b4-4ef7-9bf1-101f43a70d01 | | 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 | 17 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Jul 2020 - 25 Oct 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £938,172 | | 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 ### 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 - 79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment ## Release History - 17 Jul 2020 at 14:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fb4632d-49b4-4ef7-9bf1-101f43a70d01 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fb4632d-49b4-4ef7-9bf1-101f43a70d01 17th July 2020 - 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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