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Procurement of HPCDS Services from 1 July 2021

THE LEGAL AID AGENCY

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07 Jul 2021 at 12:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The Legal Aid Agency is conducting a procurement process for the provision of Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme (HPCDS) Services in the Slough area. The contract is scheduled to run from 1 July 2021 to 30 September 2021, with an option for a possible 12-month extension. This open tender process concluded on 7 June 2021, with a total contract value of £5,545.13. The procurement falls under the category of legal services, specifically targeting a select group of suppliers who hold an existing Housing and Debt Legal Aid Contract.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the legal sector, particularly those with expertise in housing and debt law. Businesses that meet the eligibility criteria, having a 2018 Standard Civil Contract and authorisation in the relevant legal categories, can benefit from this contract by contributing to essential court services. Participation in this procurement can help SMEs expand their portfolios, gain experience in public sector contracts, and enhance their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of HPCDS Services from 1 July 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 Slough Scheme to deliver the Services from 1 July 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 of held a 2018 Standard Civil Contract with authorisation in the Housing and Debt Categories of Law. The Deadline for submitting Tenders was 5pm on 7 June 2021. All Tenders were completed and submitted using the e-Tendering system. Additional information: 1 Exclusive Schedule was awarded jointly on a rota basis to 2 providers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d471d9e-335e-42e6-bca8-d3bc912453a5
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
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below 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
£5,545 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,545 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 1-6 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

BARRETT & THOMSON

BRIAN MCKENNA

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