--- title: "A Childcare Solicitor" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fa34f904-497c-41d2-bb52-8142eb0d0107" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fa34f904-497c-41d2-bb52-8142eb0d0107" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fa34f904-497c-41d2-bb52-8142eb0d0107.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fa34f904-497c-41d2-bb52-8142eb0d0107.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-09-14" --- # A Childcare Solicitor Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa34f904-497c-41d2-bb52-8142eb0d0107 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fa34f904-497c-41d2-bb52-8142eb0d0107) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fa34f904-497c-41d2-bb52-8142eb0d0107.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Childcare Solicitor through an open procurement process. This opportunity has been published under the legal services industry category and is located in Oldbury, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract has a start date of 1st October 2018 and will run until 31st December 2018, with a tender deadline set for 17th September 2018 at 15:00 hours. The selected candidate will work 37 hours per week and will be paid at a rate of £20.71 per hour for a temporary position lasting three months. This tender presents a significant opportunity for legal firms and solicitors with a strong background in public law child care matters, particularly those with experience working with local authorities. Interested businesses should ideally possess the necessary qualifications and relevant experience, including at least three years of post-qualification experience (PQE). This role not only allows solicitors to manage a varied case load and engage directly with clients but also helps them gain valuable exposure within the public sector, potentially paving the way for further contract opportunities in similar fields. ## Notice Advert details below: Job title: Childcare Solicitor Hours: 37 hours Start date: ASAP End date: 31 December 2018 Rate of Pay: Band H (SCP44) PS20.71 per hour Contract type: Temporary for 3 months Job Description and Person Specification attached. 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 Public law child care mailers 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 child care matters. You must be a confident advocate as there will be an expectation for you to cover various types of hearings to include those of a contested nature. The candidate will need to be proactive, work welt under pressure, 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 send a CV, 2 x up to date references and safeguarding form (attached). Closing date: Monday 17 September 2018 at 15:00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7050c560-39fe-43f3-9d49-9ee34e160f2d | | 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 | 14 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 14 Sep 2018 at 10:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7050c560-39fe-43f3-9d49-9ee34e160f2d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7050c560-39fe-43f3-9d49-9ee34e160f2d 14th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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