--- title: "2025 Standard Crime Contract Stage 2" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b06e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b06e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b06e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b06e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE LEGAL AID AGENCY" published: "2024-10-23" --- # 2025 Standard Crime Contract Stage 2 Buyer: THE LEGAL AID AGENCY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b06e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b06e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b06e.json) ## Summary The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) has initiated a tender for the 2025 Standard Crime Contract, aimed at providing publicly funded criminal legal aid services in England and Wales. This procurement falls under the legal services industry category and is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 23:59 on 30 April 2025, with the contract slated to start on 1 October 2025. The second stage of the tender process, which begins on 23 October 2024, focuses on services commencing from 1 October 2025, with subsequent stages extending the application period until around 30 September 2034. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing electronic and written submissions, and it covers various regions across the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, and UKL. The total estimated value of the contract is £1.8 billion. This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms and legal service providers specialising in criminal legal aid services. Firms experienced in legal aid work and capable of managing substantial long-term contracts will find this procurement particularly beneficial for business growth. Successful applicants will have the chance to contribute to the provision of essential legal services and join duty rotas starting January 2026. The open procedure format ensures a fair and competitive tendering process, making it accessible to well-qualified organisations prepared to meet the LAA's rigorous standards. This can be a lucrative opportunity for legal professionals looking to expand their services within the public sector. ## Notice The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) is inviting Applicants to submit a Tender for a 2025 Standard Crime Contract ("Crime Contract") to deliver publicly funded criminal legal aid services from 1 October 2025. Applicants wishing to deliver criminal legal aid services under a Crime Contract must submit a response to the SQ for 2025 Standard Crime Contracts - Stage 2 and the 2025 Standard Crime Contract ITT - Stage 2. This application period opens on 23 October 2024. The LAA intends that the application period will remain open until on, or around, 30 September 2034, subject to the right of early termination. The second stage of the process will open on 23 October 2024 and close on 30 April 2025 and is for those who wish there contract to commence on 1 October 2025 and to be able to join duty rotas that commence in January 2026. The third stage will open on 1 May 2025 and will close on, or around, 30 September 2034. The deadline for submitting a Tender in the first stage is 23:59 on 30 April 2025. You must read the Application Guide (AG) document for this procurement process before submitting your Tender. The AG and supporting documents can be downloaded from GOV.UK: Crime Contract 2025 Tender - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) is inviting Applicants to submit a Tender for a 2025 Standard Crime Contract ("Crime Contract") to deliver publicly funded criminal legal aid services from 1 October 2025. Applicants wishing to deliver criminal legal aid services under a Crime Contract must submit a response to the SQ for 2025 Standard Crime Contracts - Stage 2 and the 2025 Standard Crime Contract ITT - Stage 2. This application period opens on 23 October 2024. The LAA intends that the application period will remain open until on, or around, 30 September 2034, subject to the right of early termination. The second stage of the process will open on 23 October 2024 and close on 30 April 2025 and is for those who wish there contract to commence on 1 October 2025 and to be able to join duty rotas that commence in January 2026. The third stage will open on 1 May 2025 and will close on, or around, 30 September 2034. The deadline for submitting a Tender in the first stage is 23:59 on 30 April 2025. You must read the Application Guide (AG) document for this procurement process before submitting your Tender. The AG and supporting documents can be downloaded from GOV.UK: Crime Contract 2025 Tender - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034276-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,800,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE LEGAL AID AGENCY | | Locality | WESTMINSTER | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 23 Oct 2024 at 09:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034276-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://legalaid.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/legal-aid-agency - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/crime-contract-2025-tender ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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