Published date: 10 October 2019

Last edited date: 10 October 2019

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: 14 October 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Legal services - 79100000

Location of contract

B70 8SZ

Value of contract

£5,000 to £10,000

Procurement reference

DB 9Oct19

Published date

10 October 2019

Closing date

14 October 2019

Contract start date

21 October 2019

Contract end date

19 January 2020

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

ADULT SOLICITOR
Rate of Pay: Paid at Band H (£21.13 ph to worker). If you candidate requires a limited pay rate, please state this at the time you upload their CV.
Hours: 37 hours per week and the working hours are: Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 5.30pm and Friday is 9.00am to 5.00pm
Location: Based at Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DB
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:
This is an opportunity to work for a local authority with a large established legal team who are very forward thinking. Due to increase in workloads an opportunity has arisen for a locum solicitor to hit the ground running on adult social care matters. 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 adult care matters, preferably from a local authority perspective. The successful candidate must have the ability to carry a varied case load covering all aspects of Public Law adult matters. You must be a confident advocate as there will be an expectation for you to cover hearings, some of which may be contested. The candidate must be proactive, work well under pressure, self-reliant in addition to team working. The successful candidate will gain great exposure to a varied caseload and will enjoy a high level of responsibility with a great deal of client contact. We are looking for experienced candidates with a broad spectrum including advocacy. Essential requirements: Qualified Solicitor/ Barrister of at least 2 years' experience in Adult Law, preferably within a local authority setting including advocacy experience. Experience of providing advice to internal and external clients and an ability to undertake workload with minimal supervision. A general knowledge of local government law will be an advantage in this particular role.
Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references, copy of Terms and Conditions.
This role may require you to travel across the Borough of Sandwell. If so, a driving licence check, including proof of business insurance and MOT will be required.
No DBS is required for this role.
Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor
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...


More information

Links

Additional text

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.


Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No


About the buyer

Contact name

Debbie Bagnall

Address

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

Telephone

0121 569 4680

Email

debbie_bagnall@sandwell.gov.uk