Published date: 10 January 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 11 January 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Recruitment services - 79600000

Location of contract

B70 8SZ

Value of contract

£44,539 to £49,590

Procurement reference

IT-230-6476-KB090123

Published date

10 January 2023

Closing date

11 January 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

16 January 2023

Contract end date

31 March 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Job Title Planning Solicitor (Major Projects)
Rate of Pay: £23.09 to £25.70 per hour PAYE (Inside IR35)
Hours: 37
Location: Hybrid- Working from home and Sandwell Council House
Start Date: ASAP
Contract type: Temporary until 1st March 2023

Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role.

Brief description:

Planning Solicitor (Major Projects)

At Sandwell Council we are progressive, dynamic and dedicated to meeting the needs of our community.

We now wish to recruit a locum Planning Solicitor in our Major Projects team on an initial 3 month basis with the potential to be extended.

You must be a qualified Solicitor with experience of advising on legal work relating to Planning including Project work, all aspects of legal work relating to CPO'S, highways, traffic, including all types of traffic orders, amending rights of ways adoption of sewers orders under the Water Industry Act, advising on Asset of Community Vale applications, advising and training elected member and officers in relation to planning legislation. The work will include advice to officers and Members and attendance at relevant meetings/panels/committees.

The ideal candidate will be able to provide advice and assistance on all legal matters in relation planning legal work.

This role is ideal for an experienced Solicitor who can demonstrate the ability to deal with a demanding caseload, possess excellent client care skills, and an eagerness to provide a high-quality service to our clients.

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.

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.
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More information

Links

Additional text

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 11th January 2023 12pm Noon.

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Karendeep Bassra

Address

1 Providence Place
West Bromwich
West Midlands
B70 8SZ
United Kingdom

Telephone

0121 569 4766

Email

karendeep_bassra@sandwell.gov.uk