---
title: "Recruitment of Locum Solicitor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069e6b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WARWICKSHIRE"
published: "2026-05-21"
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# Recruitment of Locum Solicitor

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WARWICKSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069e6b

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire has concluded the procurement process for the recruitment of a locum solicitor for the Warwickshire Police legal team. This direct award contract, valued at £83,116.80 gross, was assigned to Venn Group Limited, a large supplier based in London. The procurement falls under the services category focusing on legal and recruitment services within the UKG13 region. This contract spans from 26th May 2026 to 25th November 2026, following the signing on 15th May 2026. The procurement method was a direct award due to urgency and the need for specialised experience in handling critical legal work, bypassing the usual competition owing to below-threshold criteria.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses with expertise in legal services, particularly those accustomed to providing specialised recruitment solutions within the public sector. Companies that excel in swift and efficient fulfilment of short-term and urgent recruitment needs, particularly for roles requiring niche expertise such as in-house police experience, are ideal candidates for such opportunities. The procurement underscores the importance of agility and domain-specific knowledge in the public authority sector, offering businesses a chance to demonstrate their capabilities in meeting urgent legal staffing requirements.

## Notice

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire has awarded a contract for the recruitment of a locum solicitor into the Warwickshire Police legal team. This was a direct award to an agency due to difficulties recruiting via existing agency providers and urgency, requiring a solicitor with previous in-house police experience and subsequent relevant regulatory experience for very urgent legal work across a range of critical areas. The term of the contract is expected to be between 3 and 6 months whilst permanent recruitment into staff vacancies can be progressed. The value is based on 6 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046774-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 May 2026 - 25 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £69,264 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WARWICKSHIRE |
| Locality | LEEK WOOTTON |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV35 7QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Warwick All Saints & Woodloes |
| Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VENN GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 08:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046774-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046774-2026
  21st May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.venngroup.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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