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Intermediary for Legal Aid grants funding

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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30 Aug 2023 at 08:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for the provision of an Intermediary for Legal Aid grants funding. The contract involves managing grant competition, award criteria development, and performance monitoring, running from July 6, 2023, to November 28, 2025. The contract value is £288,000, and the procurement method is selective, with the tender period ending on June 28, 2023. The contracting party is based in London, England and falls under the legal services category.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in legal services to engage with Ministry of Justice projects. The contract duration of over 2 years offers stability for larger businesses capable of managing grant competitions and performance monitoring. Companies interested in providing intermediary services within the legal sector should consider competing for this selective procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

Intermediary for Legal Aid grants funding

Notice Description

The Legal Aid Training Grant Scheme will provide funding for Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service (HLPAS) providers to train solicitors in late summer 2023-November 2025. This contract is for an intermediary to manage the grant on behalf of MoJ. The intermediary will be responsible for: a) supporting MoJ in developing the grant competition, award criteria and approach to monitoring grant performance b) managing the competition, assessing applications and providing funding recommendations to the MoJ. c) conducting performance monitoring during the funding period, sharing data at the conclusion of the grant for internal MoJ analysis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1328cb62-e443-4f73-b198-eb210dfa36b2
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£288,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£288,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2023 - 28 Nov 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mojprocurementprofessionalservices@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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EAST MIDLANDS BUSINESS LTD ('EMB

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