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Provision of Legal Aid Agency Civil Debt Recovery Enforcement Solicitor Services

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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12 Jun 2024 at 09:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for the provision of Enforcement Solicitor Services to be used by the Legal Aid Agency. This procurement falls under the "Law-courts-related administrative services" industry category. The contract value is £389,645.44 GBP and the procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 19 February 2024, and the contract duration is initially set for 2 years, with a possibility to extend for an additional 2 years. The contract will cover regions across the United Kingdom.

This opportunity is well-suited for legal firms and solicitors specialized in debt recovery services. With a focus on civil debt collection from Solicitors, Barristers, and Civil clients, businesses in the legal services sector can find growth potential through this tender. The Ministry of Justice aims to work with suppliers who can efficiently recover high-value debts owed by legal professionals. The contract start date is 17 April 2024, offering a long-term business opportunity for firms operating in the legal services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Aid Agency Civil Debt Recovery Enforcement Solicitor Services

Notice Description

This procurement is for the provision of Enforcement Solicitor Services to be used by the Legal Aid Agency. The Supplier will be responsible for the collection of Legal Aid Civil high value debt. The Supplier will be expected to recover debt owing from Solicitors, Barristers and Civil clients. The original contract duration will be 2 years with a potential to extend for a maximum of a further 2 years (one + one).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c12a209b-7a67-41a5-a5b2-bb6bca6be5c5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services

75242110 - Bailiff services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£389,645 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£389,645 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2024 - 16 Apr 2026 1-2 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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sophie.watkinson@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHAKESPEARE MARTINAEU

Further Information

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