Tender

Procurement of Civil Legal Aid Services in England and Wales from 1 October 2018 Housing Possession Court Duty Schemes

LEGAL AID AGENCY

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Tender

13 Oct 2017 at 16:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) is currently inviting submissions for the "Procurement of Civil Legal Aid Services in England and Wales from 1 October 2018, Housing Possession Court Duty Schemes." This tender is classified under legal services and aims to award contracts for providing on-the-day emergency legal advice and advocacy in various courts across England and Wales, covering 46 Scheme Areas. The open procurement process has a tender period that concludes on 4 December 2017, with the expected contract period commencing on 1 October 2018 and lasting until 30 September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunity for businesses focused on legal services, particularly those offering emergency legal support for housing issues. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations would be well-suited to compete, especially those with capabilities in delivering court-based legal advice. Engaging in this contract can enhance a firm's visibility in the sector and contribute to social justice by supporting individuals facing eviction and repossession in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of Civil Legal Aid Services in England and Wales from 1 October 2018 Housing Possession Court Duty Schemes

Notice Description

The Legal Aid Agency ("LAA") is inviting Applicants to submit a Tender for a Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme Contract ("HPCDS Contract") to deliver Contract Work in specific courts across England and Wales from 1 October 2018. The LAA intends to award HPCDS Contracts covering 46 Scheme Areas across England and Wales. The HPCDS service offers "on-the-day" emergency face-to-face advice and advocacy in court to anyone facing possession proceedings. Anyone in danger of eviction or having their property repossessed can access legal advice and representation on the day of their hearing, regardless of their financial circumstances.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c67c959f-45c4-44b0-af2a-c1137e558b4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4e4e852-6c33-4668-b87d-1109e11824e4
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
£9,224,949 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 3-4 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
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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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