Tender

2025 Standard Crime Contract Stage 2

THE LEGAL AID AGENCY

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Tender

23 Oct 2024 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) has initiated a tender for the 2025 Standard Crime Contract, aimed at providing publicly funded criminal legal aid services in England and Wales. This procurement falls under the legal services industry category and is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 23:59 on 30 April 2025, with the contract slated to start on 1 October 2025. The second stage of the tender process, which begins on 23 October 2024, focuses on services commencing from 1 October 2025, with subsequent stages extending the application period until around 30 September 2034. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing electronic and written submissions, and it covers various regions across the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, and UKL. The total estimated value of the contract is £1.8 billion.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms and legal service providers specialising in criminal legal aid services. Firms experienced in legal aid work and capable of managing substantial long-term contracts will find this procurement particularly beneficial for business growth. Successful applicants will have the chance to contribute to the provision of essential legal services and join duty rotas starting January 2026. The open procedure format ensures a fair and competitive tendering process, making it accessible to well-qualified organisations prepared to meet the LAA's rigorous standards. This can be a lucrative opportunity for legal professionals looking to expand their services within the public sector.

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Notice Title

2025 Standard Crime Contract Stage 2

Notice Description

The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) is inviting Applicants to submit a Tender for a 2025 Standard Crime Contract ("Crime Contract") to deliver publicly funded criminal legal aid services from 1 October 2025. Applicants wishing to deliver criminal legal aid services under a Crime Contract must submit a response to the SQ for 2025 Standard Crime Contracts - Stage 2 and the 2025 Standard Crime Contract ITT - Stage 2. This application period opens on 23 October 2024. The LAA intends that the application period will remain open until on, or around, 30 September 2034, subject to the right of early termination. The second stage of the process will open on 23 October 2024 and close on 30 April 2025 and is for those who wish there contract to commence on 1 October 2025 and to be able to join duty rotas that commence in January 2026. The third stage will open on 1 May 2025 and will close on, or around, 30 September 2034. The deadline for submitting a Tender in the first stage is 23:59 on 30 April 2025. You must read the Application Guide (AG) document for this procurement process before submitting your Tender. The AG and supporting documents can be downloaded from GOV.UK: Crime Contract 2025 Tender - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) is inviting Applicants to submit a Tender for a 2025 Standard Crime Contract ("Crime Contract") to deliver publicly funded criminal legal aid services from 1 October 2025. Applicants wishing to deliver criminal legal aid services under a Crime Contract must submit a response to the SQ for 2025 Standard Crime Contracts - Stage 2 and the 2025 Standard Crime Contract ITT - Stage 2. This application period opens on 23 October 2024. The LAA intends that the application period will remain open until on, or around, 30 September 2034, subject to the right of early termination. The second stage of the process will open on 23 October 2024 and close on 30 April 2025 and is for those who wish there contract to commence on 1 October 2025 and to be able to join duty rotas that commence in January 2026. The third stage will open on 1 May 2025 and will close on, or around, 30 September 2034. The deadline for submitting a Tender in the first stage is 23:59 on 30 April 2025. You must read the Application Guide (AG) document for this procurement process before submitting your Tender. The AG and supporting documents can be downloaded from GOV.UK: Crime Contract 2025 Tender - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b06e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034276-2024
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£1,800,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
WESTMINSTER
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), TLH East (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

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