--- title: "Procurement of Housing Possession Court Duty Schemes from 1 March 2021" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9cfd885e-5730-43b0-bcb3-cb425075097e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9cfd885e-5730-43b0-bcb3-cb425075097e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9cfd885e-5730-43b0-bcb3-cb425075097e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9cfd885e-5730-43b0-bcb3-cb425075097e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE LEGAL AID AGENCY" published: "2021-03-11" --- # Procurement of Housing Possession Court Duty Schemes from 1 March 2021 Buyer: THE LEGAL AID AGENCY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9cfd885e-5730-43b0-bcb3-cb425075097e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9cfd885e-5730-43b0-bcb3-cb425075097e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9cfd885e-5730-43b0-bcb3-cb425075097e.json) ## Summary The Legal Aid Agency is inviting tenders for the "Procurement of Housing Possession Court Duty Schemes," which will run from 1st March 2021 to 30th September 2021, with the potential for a 12-month extension. The total value of the contract is approximately £4,000. Interested applicants must hold a 2018 Standard Civil Contract in housing and debt law. The deadline for submission of tenders was 5pm on 19th January 2021, and the procurement method used is an open procedure aimed at securing legal services within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in legal services, particularly those with existing Housing and Debt Legal Aid contracts. Businesses that qualify as small or medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly beneficial, as they can leverage their expertise in housing law to provide essential services. Engaging in this procurement process can enhance a company's portfolio and facilitate growth within the public sector, especially for those looking to expand their client base in legal aid services. ## Notice The LAA is inviting Applicants who hold an existing Housing and Debt Legal Aid Contract to submit a Tender for a Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme Contract ("HPCDS Contract" or "Contract") for the Leeds Scheme to deliver the Services from 1 March 2021 to 30 September 2021 with the right for the LAA to extend the Contract for a maximum further 12 months. To be eligible to bid for a HPCDS contract organisations must hold a 2018 Standard Civil Contract with authorisation in the Housing and Debt Categories of Law. The Deadline for submitting Tenders is 5pm on 19 January 2021. 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/1b9f7b3c-28a2-41c4-b794-d6eca4fa83d5 | | 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 | 19 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £111,403 | | 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 11 Mar 2021 at 08:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b9f7b3c-28a2-41c4-b794-d6eca4fa83d5 - 21 Jan 2021 at 18:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b9f7b3c-28a2-41c4-b794-d6eca4fa83d5 - 21 Jan 2021 at 18:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b9f7b3c-28a2-41c4-b794-d6eca4fa83d5 - 17 Dec 2020 at 11:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b9f7b3c-28a2-41c4-b794-d6eca4fa83d5 - 16 Dec 2020 at 16:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b9f7b3c-28a2-41c4-b794-d6eca4fa83d5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b9f7b3c-28a2-41c4-b794-d6eca4fa83d5 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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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