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Procurement of HPCDS Services from1 February 2021

THE LEGAL AID AGENCY

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11 Mar 2021 at 09:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Legal Aid Agency is seeking to enhance its legal services through a procurement process titled "Procurement of HPCDS Services from 1 February 2021." This contracting process belongs to the legal services industry and is based in the East of England and South East England. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 21 December 2020, with the awarded contract valued at £112,619.70. The contract period is set to commence on 1 February 2021 and will run until 30 September 2021, with an option for a 12-month extension.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses already engaged in the housing and debt legal services sector, particularly those holding a 2018 Standard Civil Contract with the necessary authorisations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess relevant legal capabilities would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement is designed to leverage existing contracts and expertise within the legal framework, fostering growth and collaboration in this specialised area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of HPCDS Services from1 February 2021

Notice Description

The LAA invited Applicants who held an existing Housing and Debt Legal Aid Contract to submit a Tender for a Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme Contract ("HPCDS Contract" or "Contract") for the Bed and Reading Schemes to deliver the Services from 1 February 2021 to 30 September 2021 with the right for the LAA to extend the Contract for a maximum further 12 months. To be eligible to bid for a HPCDS contract organisations must have held a 2018 Standard Civil Contract with authorisation in the Housing and Debt Categories of Law. The Deadline for submitting Tenders was 5pm on 21 December 2020. All Tenders were completed and submitted using the e-Tendering system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4503e06a-6dfa-4de1-80cc-085dd309fd2f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7637c95f-1e9f-4be2-b9f1-aacb8d0dfa4c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£112,619 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£112,619 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

RAHMAN AND CO SOLICITORS

TURPIN & MILLER

Further Information

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