Planning

HR Legal Services

COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED

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Planning

06 Aug 2025 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The College of Policing Limited is planning a procurement process for HR Legal Services, classified under the legal advisory services category (CPV code 79111000). The objective is to secure a supplier that can provide comprehensive employment law legal services, which are essential for fulfilling employment law responsibilities and ensuring a responsible employer's duty of care. This service procurement is in the planning stage, with the process tagged for a future notice on 18th November 2025. The contract is anticipated to take place across the United Kingdom, with an estimated value of £300,000. The College of Policing acts as the buying authority, classified as a body governed by public law, located in Coventry, UK.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for legal firms specialising in employment law to expand their clientele within the public sector by partnering with a prominent institution like the College of Policing Limited. Given the complex nature of employment law, firms with robust reputations in legal advisory services, particularly those experienced with public bodies, would be well-suited to compete. Entering this contract would not only elevate a firm's profile but also provide a steady stream of work that could potentially lead to future public contracts, fostering significant business growth in this niche legal sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HR Legal Services

Notice Description

The College of Policing is looking to procure a Supplier to provide a full range of employment law legal services. This is a legal obligation to meet employment law responsibilities and fulfil the duty of care as a responsible employer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058283
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046541-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED
Contact Name
Bea Wilkinson
Contact Email
cpu@college.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV8 3EN
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Rugby
Electoral Ward
Dunsmore
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

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