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Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service 2025

THE LEGAL AID AGENCY

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21 Feb 2025 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) is inviting tenders for the provision of the Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service (HLPAS) 2025. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage and focuses on the provision of legal services, specifically in the areas of housing and debt advice under the 2024 Standard Civil Contract. The services will be delivered in various locations across the UK, including Kidderminster, Redditch, Worcester, Slough, Uxbridge, Winchester, Barnsley, Bury St Edmunds, Grimsby, Guildford, Lancaster, Wigan, and Wolverhampton. The contract periods start from either 1 June 2025 or 1 September 2025, with an end date of 30 June 2026. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically or in written form by 25 March 2025, and contract awards are set to begin on the same date.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in housing and debt issues, to expand their market presence and secure long-term contracts with a reputable national agency. The different regional lots, ranging in value from GBP 1,500 to GBP 50,000, present versatile opportunities for legal firms of various sizes to bid for work that aligns with their capacity and expertise. Businesses with a 2024 Housing and Debt Contract will be particularly well-suited to compete, given the requirement for specific authorisations under the 2024 Contract. The open procurement method ensures a competitive bidding process, facilitating growth for firms that can deliver high-quality legal aid services efficiently.

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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.

Lot Information

Barnsley HLPAS Area

Barnsley HLPAS contract work.

Bury St Edmunds HLPAS Area

Bury St Edmunds HLPAS contract work.

Grimsby HLPAS Area

Grimsby HLPAS contract work.

Guildford HLPAS Area

Guildford HLPAS contract work.

Kidderminster, Redditch, Worcester HLPAS Area

Kidderminster, Redditch, Worcester HLPAS contract work.

Lancaster HLPAS Area

Lancaster HLPAS contract work.

Wigan HLPAS Area

Wigan HLPAS contract work.

Wolverhampton HLPAS Area

Wolverhampton HLPAS contract work.

Slough HLPAS Area

Slough HLPAS contract work.

Uxbridge HLPAS Area

Uxbridge HLPAS contract work.

Winchester HLPAS Area

Winchester HLPAS contract work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e60c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006591-2025
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
Not specified
Lots Value
£212,000 £100K-£500K
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
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLD3 Greater Manchester, TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre, TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham, TLF30 Lincolnshire CC, TLG12 Worcestershire CC, TLG39 Wolverhampton, TLH14 Suffolk CC, TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon, TLJ11 Berkshire, TLJ25 West Surrey, TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

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

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