Tender

2027 Peer Reviewer Procurement Process

LEGAL AID AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

29 May 2026 at 08:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

28 May 2026 at 10:21

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Legal Aid Agency is actively engaging in the procurement process for the 2027 Peer Reviewer Procurement Process, aimed at appointing qualified legal professionals for peer review services. This tender represents a significant opportunity within the legal and audit services industry category, covering locations across the United Kingdom. The process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions being accepted until 26 June 2026. Assessment of tenders will occur annually, starting with services slated for commencement on 1 March 2027. The contract, valued at £5,000,000 net (£6,000,000 gross), is a 10-year commitment, indicating a long-term partnership potential through a competitive and flexible open procurement method under a light-touch regime.

Businesses specialising in legal or internal audit services, especially those already operating under a Legal Aid contract, stand to gain substantially from participating in this tender. The opportunity is well-suited for firms aiming to expand their portfolio in government contracts, offering substantial growth prospects through involvement in quality assurance and performance evaluation within the public legal aid system. The Legal Aid Agency's focus on driving performance and value for money makes this tender particularly suitable for businesses that can demonstrate quality and efficiency in service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2027 Peer Reviewer Procurement Process

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a74f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050597-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible 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

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
28 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 28 Feb 2037 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Notice Documents

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