---
title: "Procurement of Housing and Debt Services in England and Wales from 1 May 2019"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-00700a81-ccdf-42fb-b555-64fc10376a3d"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-00700a81-ccdf-42fb-b555-64fc10376a3d"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-00700a81-ccdf-42fb-b555-64fc10376a3d.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-00700a81-ccdf-42fb-b555-64fc10376a3d.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LEGAL AID AGENCY"
published: "2019-02-19"
---

# Procurement of Housing and Debt Services in England and Wales from 1 May 2019

Buyer: LEGAL AID AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00700a81-ccdf-42fb-b555-64fc10376a3d

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-00700a81-ccdf-42fb-b555-64fc10376a3d)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-00700a81-ccdf-42fb-b555-64fc10376a3d.json)

## Summary

The Legal Aid Agency (LAA), acting on behalf of the Lord Chancellor, is currently undertaking a tender process for the procurement of Housing and Debt Services across England and Wales. This initiative, titled "Procurement of Housing and Debt Services in England and Wales from 1 May 2019," focuses on the provision of publicly funded legal advice and representation. The tender period is set to close on 22 March 2019, with the contract commencing on 1 May 2019 and lasting until 31 August 2021. This procurement falls under the legal services category and will be conducted through a selective method, specifically via a restricted procedure above the threshold. The applicable locations for this contract include Calderdale, Doncaster, Dorset, and East Riding of Yorkshire.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in legal services, particularly those specialising in housing and debt issues. Companies that can provide face-to-face legal advice and representation would be well-suited to participate in this tender. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply. Engaging in this procurement can help businesses expand their capabilities and presence in the legal sector, catering to the needs of individuals requiring assistance in these crucial areas of law.

## Notice

The LAA, on behalf of the Lord Chancellor, is responsible for commissioning and administering legal aid services (publicly funded advice and representation) across England and Wales in accordance with the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 and associated legislation. All contract documentation is issued by the LAA on behalf of the Lord Chancellor. The Deadline for submitting Tenders is 9am on 22 March 2019. All Tenders must be completed and submitted using the e-Tendering system. Late submissions will not be accepted. It is the Applicant's sole responsibility to ensure that the LAA receives its Tender before the Deadline. The LAA will award Face to Face Contracts to deliver face to face legal advice and representation in the Housing and Debt Categories of Law from 1 May 2019 in the following Procurement Areas: * Calderdale * Doncaster * Dorset * East Riding of Yorkshire * Portsmouth and Isle of Wight

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7297660-0c33-4dc6-88b1-3f19097d5ec7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEGAL AID AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2019 at 14:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7297660-0c33-4dc6-88b1-3f19097d5ec7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7297660-0c33-4dc6-88b1-3f19097d5ec7
  19th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-00700a81-ccdf-42fb-b555-64fc10376a3d. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-00700a81-ccdf-42fb-b555-64fc10376a3d.json.