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Procurement of Housing and Debt Services and HPCDS Services in England and Wales from 1 November 2019

LEGAL AID AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) is inviting tenders for the procurement of Housing and Debt Services and Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme (HPCDS) services in England and Wales, starting from 1 November 2019. This procurement process, classified under legal services, is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 7 October 2019. Up to four contracts are available for specific HPCDS services in Telford and Taunton & Yeovil, while additional face-to-face services in Somerset and Shropshire are also being tendered. The contracts will run until 30 September 2020 and may be extended until August 2023, depending on the LAA's rights and the successful applicants' performance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are specialised in legal services. With the urgent need for continued service provision starting in November, businesses engaged in civil legal aid, especially in housing and debt, are encouraged to compete for these contracts. The LAA seeks applicants who can meet specific minimum requirements, making this an ideal opportunity for firms looking to expand their service offerings within the legal sector in the specified regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of Housing and Debt Services and HPCDS Services in England and Wales from 1 November 2019

Notice Description

Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme (HPCDS) The LAA is inviting Applicants to submit a Tender for an Exclusive Schedule under a 2013 Standard Civil Contract (as amended) ("HPCDS Contract or Contract") to deliver HPCDS services in specific courts until 30 September 2020. The LAA is offering up to four contracts in the following HPCDS Schemes: * Telford * Taunton & Yeovil These Contracts will commence on 1 November 2019 or on the date on which Applicants tender to deliver these services. Housing and Debt face to face services The LAA is also inviting responses to its Invitations to Tender ("ITTs") for the delivery of publicly funded civil legal aid services from 1 November 2019 under a 2018 Standard Civil Contract (also referred to in this document as a "Face to Face Contract") in the Housing and Debt Categories of Law in the following Procurement Areas: * Somerset * Shropshire The LAA is seeking to award Housing and Debt Face to Face Contracts to Applicants who meet the generic minimum requirements (set out at paragraph 2.10 of the IFA) and who meet the Housing and Debt minimum requirements Additional information: Please note that: About the HPCDS Contract The HPCDS Contract will run from 1 November 2019 as applicable. The Contract Period runs until 30 September 2020 (subject to the LAA's rights of early termination). About the Housing and Debt Face to Face Contract The Housing and Debt Face to Face Contract will start on 1 November 2019 (the "Contract Start Date"), or the agreed Contract Start Date, and will run until 31 August 2021 (subject to the LAA's rights of early termination and LAA's right to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years i.e. 31 August 2023).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e23a2da-9d5e-467a-bd27-46a495d25a17
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2019 - 30 Sep 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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