General Legal Services to the IOPC Peoples team

Location

London

Description

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

Total Quantity or Scope

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.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Indicators

• Award on basis of price.

Legal Justification

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.