After a competitive tender process, Midlands law firm Weightmans has been appointed in three out of five LOTs for the provision of legal services to Leicestershire Constabulary.

The firm will be the sole supplier of legal services for all police specific related legal work, all licensing related legal work and all financial and commercial legal work.

Although the contract is for Leicestershire Constabulary specifically, it remains open for other East Midlands Region Forces.  These forces are Derbyshire Constabulary, Lincolnshire Police, Northamptonshire Police and Nottinghamshire Police.

The tendering process began in January and firms have been evaluated based on their tender response, pricing structures, financial and insurance policies and overall approach to diversity.

Weightmans partner John Riddell who led the firm's tender team said: "We are delighted with this appointment which confirms Weightmans' reputation as the leading police law firm in the country. We are proud to have the opportunity to formally support Leicestershire Constabulary in providing police services to the communities of Leicestershire and Rutland. We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship with the Constabulary."

This contract will begin on 1 August 2009 and is effective for a period of three years until 31 July 2012 after which a further two 12 month extensions will be applicable subject to agreement with Leicestershire Constabulary.