---
title: "General Legal Services to the IOPC Peoples team"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0607b8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INDEPENDENT OFFICE FOR POLICE CONDUCT"
published: "2026-01-16"
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# General Legal Services to the IOPC Peoples team

Buyer: INDEPENDENT OFFICE FOR POLICE CONDUCT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0607b8

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) aimed to secure General Legal Services for their Peoples team, under the industry category of legal advisory and information services. The procurement was conducted through a limited method without a prior publication of a call for competition. It was focused on the UK region, particularly to cover specialist advice in litigation, employment tribunals, and employee relations. Unfortunately, the contract was unsuccessful at the award stage. The rationale for proceeding without a competitive call was based on the deep institutional knowledge of the selected supplier, WBD, and the need to avoid technical difficulties by changing suppliers after their previous contract concluded in December 2025.

This tender presented potential business growth for firms involved in providing legal services, specifically those with capabilities in employment, litigation, and dispute resolution, as well as familiarity with public law frameworks like RM6240 Lot 1a. Companies with past experience working with public bodies or those listed as pre-qualified suppliers under relevant frameworks would have been well-suited to compete for this opportunity. While the tender did not succeed this time, it underscores the significance of having strong technical expertise and a record of delivering value within public sector regulations. Future opportunities may arise for firms that can demonstrate such alignment and readiness.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of General Legal services to the IOPC Peoples team

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) requires a panel of solicitors to supplement their in-house services by providing specialist advice and support, particularly in litigation, employment tribunals, and employee relations. This contract is needed to ensure continuity of service following the end of a contract in December 2025.

### Procurement Information

WBD has been selected as the most suitable supplier based on the following objective criteria: -Continuity of Service and Technical Knowledge: Having held the previous contract (ended December 2025), WBD possesses deep institutional knowledge of IOPC's ongoing litigation and complex employee relations cases. A change in supplier would introduce significant "disproportionate technical difficulties" and risks to active legal proceedings. -Framework Alignment: WBD is a pre-qualified supplier on RM6240 Lot 1a, which includes all mandatory specialisms (Employment, Litigation, and Dispute Resolution) required by the IOPC. -Value for Money: By utilising the direct award process, the IOPC accepts the maximum framework prices, which have been pre-vetted by CCS for public sector value. The 75%/25% Quality/Price ratio established at the framework level is maintained through this award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003927-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | INDEPENDENT OFFICE FOR POLICE CONDUCT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003927-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.policeconduct.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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