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SQM Services from 1 October 2022

THE LEGAL AID AGENCY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jul 2022 at 12:41

Tender

27 Jan 2022 at 10:34

Planning

23 Jun 2021 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) is seeking to engage a provider for a concession contract titled "SQM Services from 1 October 2022." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically relating to accounting, auditing, and fiscal services. The contract will begin on 1 October 2022 and is set to run until 30 September 2025, with a total value of £2,500,000. The tender process was conducted using an open procedure methodology, with the tender period ending on 10 March 2022. This opportunity is available across various regions in the United Kingdom, including London and Wales.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal auditing and administration services, particularly those that can demonstrate strong quality assurance and client care standards. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and value-based community service enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as they align well with the LAA's requirements for the Specialist Quality Mark services. Providers capable of delivering value for money and enhancing the reputation of the SQM will find a conducive environment for growth by competing for this contract.

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Notice Title

SQM Services from 1 October 2022

Notice Description

The Legal Aid Agency ("LAA") invited Applicants to tender for a concession contract ("Contract") to administer the LAA's Specialist Quality Mark ("SQM"), from 1 October 2022. The SQM is the LAA's organisational quality standard designed to ensure that Legal Services Providers are well run and provide good client care. The SQM gives assurance regarding the quality of advice in several ways which, whilst not direct measures of quality are fundamental to reliable delivery of a quality service and therefore are fundamentally important to the delivery of legal aid services. Compliance with the SQM, or equivalent standard (e.g. Lexcel), is a requirement for Legal Services Providers that have, or are seeking to have, a contract with the LAA. The LAA intends to enter into contract with one (1) organisation to administer the LAA's SQM under a licence. On the LAA's behalf, the Licensee will provide the SQM Services, which include auditing and assessing Legal Services Providers that apply for SQM accreditation. This notice confirms the outcome of that procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/100aca2a-b91a-488b-b74e-b7c5c0d5912f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
7 Jul 2021Expired
Award Date
30 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE LEGAL AID AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE

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