---
title: "Peer Reviewer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ddbb"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ddbb.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEGAL AID AGENCY"
published: "2026-05-20"
---

# Peer Reviewer

Buyer: LEGAL AID AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ddbb

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## Summary

The Legal Aid Agency, a central government public authority based in London, has issued a planned procurement notice for the appointment of peer reviewers. The tender aims to engage suitably qualified legal professionals to provide independent peer review services, focusing on the quality of legal aid casework. This open procedure falls under the services category with a significant investment totalling £5 million, previously valued at £13.2 million. The planned procurement is set to commence on 1 March 2027 and conclude by 28 February 2037, with the next notice update expected on 21 May 2026. Potential participants should note the light-touch regime and the revised contract period reflecting the extended duration.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for legal service providers and internal audit firms looking to expand their portfolio with government contracts. With an open procurement method, businesses of all sizes can compete, making it particularly favourable for those with proven expertise in quality assurance within the legal sector. Firms engaging in legal and audit services across the UK are well-suited to benefit from this long-term engagement, offering assurances of service quality and performance optimisation for future applicants.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046642-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2037 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 15:36 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046642-2026
- 10 Nov 2025 at 13:41 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072418-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046642-2026
  20th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072418-2025
  10th November 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/legal-aid-agency
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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