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title: "Procurement of HPCDS Services from1 February 2021"
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# Procurement of HPCDS Services from1 February 2021

Buyer: THE LEGAL AID AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e877591-c60b-49da-bf18-895242eb71b8

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## Summary

The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) is conducting a public procurement process titled "Procurement of Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme Contracts" for the provision of HPCDS services in the East of England and South East regions. This contract is scheduled to commence on 1 February 2021 and will run until 30 September 2021, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The procurement is at the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set at 5pm on 21 December 2020. The total contract value is £112,619.70, and the procurement method used is an open procedure for above threshold contracts, classified under legal services (CPV code 79100000).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the legal services sector, particularly those already holding a Housing and Debt Legal Aid Contract. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) are encouraged to apply, as the tender is open to all qualified providers capable of meeting the necessary requirements. Businesses that specialise in housing law and possess experience in court duty schemes will be well-suited to compete for this contract, which could further enhance their capabilities and market presence.

## Notice

The LAA is inviting Applicants who hold an existing Housing and Debt Legal Aid Contract to submit a Tender for Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme Contracts ("HPCDS Contract" or "Contract") for the Bedford and Reading Schemes to deliver the Services from 1 February 2021 to 30 September 2021 with the right for the LAA to extend the Contract for a maximum further 12 months. The procurement process for HPCDS Services is open to all existing Housing and Debt Providers who are able to meet the minimum contract requirements. The Deadline for submitting Tenders is 5pm on 21 December 2020. All Tenders must be completed and submitted using the e-Tendering system. This can be accessed either through a link on the tender pages of the LAA website or directly at www.legalaid.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/554c8766-b516-4022-99ff-cab4db93c4bc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £112,619 |
| 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 | THE 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2021 at 08:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/554c8766-b516-4022-99ff-cab4db93c4bc
- 1 Dec 2020 at 15:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/554c8766-b516-4022-99ff-cab4db93c4bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/554c8766-b516-4022-99ff-cab4db93c4bc
  11th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-tender-activity-2020
  Tender Information

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/legal-aid-agency

## Provenance

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