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Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service 2025

THE LEGAL AID AGENCY

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21 Feb 2025 at 10:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) is currently in the tender stage for the "Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service 2025". This procurement process seeks to deliver legal aid advice on housing and debt matters across multiple regions in the United Kingdom. The service is scheduled to commence on 1 June 2025 in areas including Kidderminster, Redditch, Worcester, Slough, Uxbridge, and Winchester, and from 1 September 2025 in Barnsley, Bury St Edmunds, Grimsby, Guildford, Lancaster, Wigan, and Wolverhampton. The process follows an open procedure for contracts above the threshold, with a tender period set to end on 25 March 2025. The procurement is classified under the CPV code 79100000 and covers regions such as North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and more in the UK.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in legal services, particularly those adept at handling housing and debt contract work. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate. Successful bidders will be those holding a 2024 Standard Civil Contract that authorizes them to conduct Housing and Debt Contract Work. By securing this contract, legal service providers can expand their market presence and demonstrate their capability in managing essential public advisory services. The comprehensive regional coverage also means that businesses with a wide geographical reach and specialised expertise will be well-suited to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service 2025

Notice Description

The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) is inviting Tenders to deliver HLPAS from 1 June 2025 under the 2024 Standard Civil Contract ("2024 Contract") for the following HLPAS Areas: Kidderminster, Redditch, Worcester Slough Uxbridge Winchester In addition, the LAA is inviting Tenders to deliver HLPAS from 1 September 2025 under the 2024 Contract for the following HLPAS Areas: Barnsley Bury St Edmunds Grimsby Guildford Lancaster Wigan Wolverhampton It is a requirement that holders of a HLPAS Schedule hold a 2024 Contract which includes a specific authorisation to conduct Housing and Debt Contract Work ("2024 Housing and Debt Contract") i.e. the delivery of legal aid advice on Housing & Debt matters that are not covered by HLPAS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e783aea0-0dbd-4d64-8e42-6c3791363877
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d01b93ad-3300-478f-a70c-fc1185b710d0
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 1-2 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
THE LEGAL AID AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
civiltenders@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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