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Legal Services for the OPCC

WARWICKSHIRE POLICE

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01 Apr 2026 at 18:14

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Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire Police has concluded a tender process to award a contract for legal services, focusing on multi-disciplinary support for the Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner (OPCC) in Warwickshire. The procurement falls within the legal services industry, categorized under CPV code 79100000. This contract operates on a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the NHS Shared Business Services Legal Services framework, SBS10196 Lot 11. The contract, valued up to £75,000 plus VAT, spans across the West Midlands region and is set to commence on 30 March 2026, concluding on 29 March 2027, with an initial term of 12 months and a possible extension of another 12 months. Warwickshire Police, located in Leek Wootton, Warwick, England, serves as the buying organisation. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract officially awarded to Weightmans LLP on 31 March 2026, as announced and published on 1 April 2026.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms able to deliver comprehensive legal services within frameworks. Companies specialising in legal support, especially those familiar with public sector contracts, will find this tender an attractive opportunity. The framework agreement assists businesses by streamlining the competitive process, enabling selective procurement by direct award. Given its value and structured extension possibilities, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, enhancing their client base within public sector legal services. Firms like Weightmans LLP, known for their large-scale operations without VCSE engagement, exemplify the type of successful bidders in this category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services for the OPCC

Notice Description

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire has awarded a contract for the provision of legal services when require alternative provision to existing incumbents. This is a direct award via NHS Shared Business Services Legal Services for Health SBS10196 Lot 11 Multi-Disciplinary Support and is therefore compliant with this framework and with PCRs 2015. The contract is for an initial term of 12 months with the option to extend for one further period of 12 months at the Authority's discretion. The contract value is up to PS75,000 plus VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18ed5c1a-9846-4bcf-961e-4e88e6ffbd14
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARWICKSHIRE POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV35 7QB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick All Saints & Woodloes
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEIGHTMANS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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