Tender

Peer Reviewer Panel Appointment 2022

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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28 Jul 2022 at 16:25

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04 Jul 2022 at 10:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is currently in the tender stage for the appointment of a Peer Reviewer Panel for 2022. This procurement aims to establish contracts for individuals specialising in various categories of law, including Crime, Family, Housing, Immigration and Asylum, and Mental Health. The tender was published on 4th July 2022, and submissions are due by 31st July 2022. The contracts, which fall under the legal services category, are expected to commence on 1st September 2022 and conclude on 31st August 2024, with deliveries accepted in locations across the UK and beyond. This is an open procurement process conducted below threshold limits.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for legal professionals and firms to engage with the Legal Aid Agency by becoming Peer Reviewers. Ideal candidates are those possessing the requisite qualifications in legal services and relevant experience in the specified law categories. This role not only allows for significant contributions to quality assurance within legal aid but also opens pathways for further professional development, including the potential for advancement to Senior Peer Reviewer status. Businesses and individuals in this sector should consider this opportunity for growth and collaboration within the legal community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Peer Reviewer Panel Appointment 2022

Notice Description

Peer Review is an integral part of the Legal Aid Agency's (LAA) provider management strategy as quality assurance of the advice and legal work of providers of Legal Aid. The LAA is seeking to award Peer Reviewer Contracts to individuals in the following Categories of Law: - Crime - Family - Housing - Immigration and Asylum and - Mental Health. Individuals that meet the LAA's Minimum Requirements to hold a Peer Reviewer Contract and who can meet the relevant category-specific requirements set out in this IFC pack will be awarded a Peer Reviewer Contract, conditional upon completing necessary training and a successful Peer Review of their own work (PRPR). Applicants will also be able to apply to become a Senior Peer Reviewer as part of this appointment process. Senior Peer Reviewers will be initially identified during this appointment exercise, with further opportunities to be identified as a Senior Peer Reviewer during the lifetime of the Contract. As a Peer Reviewer, you will assess the quality of work carried out by legal aid providers and work with independent experts who manage the Peer Review process. There may also be opportunities to work with the LAA on quality issues requiring practitioner experience. Additional information: Please note that the lowest / Actual value of this contract is stated PS0 in this notice but the actual cost for the service called off will be based on the actual requirement(s).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd711ab8-591f-44f8-8a71-3df465e48f35
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
28 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2024 2-3 years
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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Cindy Barnes
Contact Email
prapplications@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07542946017

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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