Tender

Procurement of Housing Possession Court Duty Schemes from 24 August 2020

THE LEGAL AID AGENCY

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Tender

24 Jul 2020 at 14:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The Legal Aid Agency, seeks to establish Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme Contracts (HPCDS) from 24 August 2020 to 30 September 2021, with a potential 12-month extension. This open tender, classified under legal services, primarily targets locations across the United Kingdom, including the North West, East Midlands, and South East. Interested applicants must be existing Housing and Debt Legal Aid Contract holders, and they must submit their tenders by 9 am on 10 August 2020 using the designated e-Tendering system.

This opportunity allows businesses in the legal services sector, particularly those specialising in housing and debt, to expand their reach and potentially increase revenue through court duty schemes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that can meet the minimum contract requirements will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, benefiting from the open nature of the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of Housing Possession Court Duty Schemes from 24 August 2020

Notice Description

The LAA is inviting Applicants who hold an existing Housing and Debt Legal Aid Contract to submit a Tender for Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme Contracts ("HPCDS Contract" or "Contract") in 7 Schemes to deliver the Services from 24 August 2020 to 30 September 2021 with the right for the LAA to extend the Contract for a maximum further 12 months. The procurement process for HPCDS Services is open to all existing Housing and Debt Providers who are able to meet the minimum contract requirements. The Deadline for submitting Tenders is 9am on 10 August 20202. All Tenders must be completed and submitted using the e-Tendering system. This can be accessed either through a link on the tender pages of the LAA website or directly at www.legalaid.bravosolution.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae264ed0-2d5a-4f4d-a110-923a09542ed7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5f6b63c-639b-4433-a0c5-7036096d2201
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
£3,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Aug 2020 - 30 Sep 2021 1-2 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
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
TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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