--- title: "Solicitor (Childcare)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fe101d08-d930-4027-8fe4-ff618a2bb032" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fe101d08-d930-4027-8fe4-ff618a2bb032" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe101d08-d930-4027-8fe4-ff618a2bb032.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe101d08-d930-4027-8fe4-ff618a2bb032.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-12-02" --- # Solicitor (Childcare) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe101d08-d930-4027-8fe4-ff618a2bb032 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fe101d08-d930-4027-8fe4-ff618a2bb032) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe101d08-d930-4027-8fe4-ff618a2bb032.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for a Solicitor (Childcare) with a closing date of Monday 5th December 2022 at 15:00pm. The procurement falls under the "Recruitment services" classification and adopts an open procedure (below threshold). The contract period is set to begin on 11th December 2022 and end on 11th March 2023. Interested parties can access the procurement opportunity through the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. This tender provides an opportunity for legal service providers specialising in childcare law to engage with Sandwell Council on a temporary agency basis. Businesses with experience in handling child protection and adoption cases, preferably in a local authority setting, are well-suited to compete. The successful candidate will be required to carry a varied caseload and demonstrate proactive problem-solving abilities. This opportunity offers exposure to a diverse range of cases and significant client interaction. ## 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: Monday 5th December 2022 at 15:00pm 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 Monday 5th December 2022 at 15:00pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccd5779e-f363-4e8c-a86d-0114255a6cbc | | 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 | 2 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Dec 2022 - 11 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £11,410 | | 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 - 2 Dec 2022 at 20:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccd5779e-f363-4e8c-a86d-0114255a6cbc - 28 Nov 2022 at 20:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccd5779e-f363-4e8c-a86d-0114255a6cbc - 25 Nov 2022 at 12:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccd5779e-f363-4e8c-a86d-0114255a6cbc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccd5779e-f363-4e8c-a86d-0114255a6cbc 2nd December 2022 - 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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