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PlanningUpdate

20 May 2026 at 15:36

Planning

10 Nov 2025 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Legal Aid Agency, a central government public authority based in London, has issued a planned procurement notice for the appointment of peer reviewers. The tender aims to engage suitably qualified legal professionals to provide independent peer review services, focusing on the quality of legal aid casework. This open procedure falls under the services category with a significant investment totalling £5 million, previously valued at £13.2 million. The planned procurement is set to commence on 1 March 2027 and conclude by 28 February 2037, with the next notice update expected on 21 May 2026. Potential participants should note the light-touch regime and the revised contract period reflecting the extended duration.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for legal service providers and internal audit firms looking to expand their portfolio with government contracts. With an open procurement method, businesses of all sizes can compete, making it particularly favourable for those with proven expertise in quality assurance within the legal sector. Firms engaging in legal and audit services across the UK are well-suited to benefit from this long-term engagement, offering assurances of service quality and performance optimisation for future applicants.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Peer Reviewer

Notice Description

Appointment of suitably qualified legal professionals to provide independent peer review services, assessing the quality of legal aid casework and supporting the Legal Aid Agency's commitment to driving performance, quality assurance, and value for money.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ddbb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046642-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2037 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEGAL AID AGENCY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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