Published date: 8 January 2025
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
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Closing: 15 January 2025, 5pm
Contract summary
Industry
Supply services of personnel including temporary staff - 79620000
Location of contract
B70 8SZ
Value of contract
£12,400 to £13,164
Procurement reference
IT-230-8938-(WL- 8/1/25)
Published date
8 January 2025
Closing date
15 January 2025
Closing time
5pm
Contract start date
21 January 2025
Contract end date
13 April 2025
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
What is an 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: Solicitor - Adults Safeguarding
Rate of Pay: ?27.93 or let us know what rate your candidate is looking for
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3ES.
Start Date: ASAP
Contract type: Agency
Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role.
Brief description:
We are looking for a Solicitor within Adults Safeguarding.
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 Adults matters preferably from a local authority perspective.
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 Adult Social Care matters.
The candidate will need to be proactive, work well under pressure, self-reliant as well as work as part of a wider team.
We are looking for someone:
- Who is a Qualified Solicitor/Barrister authorised to Practise, with a certificate free of conditions.
- With a minimum of 3 years' experience of practical legal work, of which 2 years must have been gained in the relevant specialism.
- Who is able to absorb and understand detail quickly around complex legislation and reports.
- With general knowledge of Local Government law and an understanding of the current role of a Local Authority Legal Services Division.
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.
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 Port...
More information
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https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/
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Additional information on how to apply for this contract
Additional text
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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
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Sarah Adams
Address
1 Providence Place
West Bromwich
West Midlands
B70 8SZ
United Kingdom
Telephone
0121 569 6100
Email
sarah_adams@sandwell.gov.uk
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