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Face to Face Civil Contract in Education from 1 April 2021

THE LEGAL AID AGENCY

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21 May 2021 at 10:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Legal Aid Agency has awarded a Face to Face Civil Contract in the Education category, effective from 1 April 2021. This procurement process is classified under legal services and involved a total contract value of £66,000. The tender was officially awarded on 12 May 2021 and the associated contract will remain in effect until 31 August 2023. The contract allows the successful bidder, Loss Insurance and Legal Services t/a SEN Support Solicitors, to undertake educational legal work in two regions: North East and North West England.

This contract presents valuable opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) operating within the legal services sector, particularly those focused on educational law. Businesses with expertise in civil legal advice and experience with the 2018 Standard Civil Contract may find this tender particularly relevant for growth, as it enables the provider to deliver necessary face-to-face legal assistance and expand their service offerings in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Face to Face Civil Contract in Education from 1 April 2021

Notice Description

The Legal Aid Agency ("LAA") has awarded authorisation under the 2018 Standard Civil Contract to one provider. As a result, this provider will be able to undertake face to face Contract Work in the Education Category of Law from 1 April 2021. Background In the Information for Applicants published as part of its recent procurement process for 2021 Civil Legal Advice ("CLA") contracts, the LAA confirmed the procurement process was for the award of CLA Specialist Telephone Advice Contracts in the Category of Education. In order to facilitate self-referrals for Licensed Work the LAA would offer all successful Applicants a Face to Face Contract in the Education Category at the Office from which the Applicant tenders to deliver CLA Contract Work where they do not already hold this. This offer would be made as part of the Contract Award. Contract work awarded This Applicant accepted the offer of a Face to Face Contract in the Education Category of Law. This award means that they will be authorised to undertake Education Contract Work in accordance with the 2018 Standard Civil Contract at the office from which they also deliver Education advice under the 2021 CLA contract. Common with other Education providers delivering advice under the 2018 Standard Civil Contract, this organisation has been awarded: - Authorisation to begin up to 100 Matter Starts per Contract Year (pro rated to 42 Matter Starts for the current Contract Year which ends on 31 August 2021); - Licensed Work authorisation; - Schedule Authorisation; and - Authorisation to use Delegated Functions. The authorisation will take effect on 1 April 2021, to align with the service commencement date for the 2021 CLA contract and will expire at the same time as other categories delivered under the 2018 Standard Civil Contract. Contract documents 2018 Standard Civil Contract documentation is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/standard-civil-contract-2018 Contracting authority The details of the contracting authority are as follows: - The Lord Chancellor, acting in his capacity as the Secretary of State for Justice on behalf of the Ministry of Justice via the Legal Aid Agency, whose head office is situated at 102 Petty France, London, SW1H 9AJ.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bab23c90-f30d-4823-ab15-5ef1730b0b1e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbb212e2-7f88-4d61-a68b-d71e68cd8e8f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - The Legal Aid Agency ('LAA') has awarded authorisation under the 2018 Standard Civil Contract to one provider. As a result, this provider will be able to undertake face to face Contract Work in the Education Category of Law from 1 April 2021 in
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 2023 2-3 years
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOSS INSURANCE AND LEGAL SERVICES T/A SEN SUPPORT SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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