Procurement of Criminal Defence Direct Services from 4 May 2026
key details
| Value | £2,360,000 (£2,900,000 inc. VAT) |
|---|---|
| Status | complete |
| Category (CPV) | 79100000 |
| Region | East Midlands, North East |
| Deadline | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Procedure | open |
| SME suitable | Yes |
| OCID | ocds-h6vhtk-052132 |
Awards (2)
This procurement was awarded to 2 suppliers. Values shown are per-award; the notice total is £2,360,000.
| Supplier | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Johnson Partnership shared | £2,360,000 | 6 Jan 2026 | pending |
| Watson Woodhouse Ltd shared | £2,360,000 | 6 Jan 2026 | pending |
description
The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) has launched the procurement process for the 2026 Criminal Defence Direct (CDD) Contracts. These contracts will provide 24/7 telephone-based legal advice to individuals detained at police stations across England and Wales for non-indictable offences.
Two contracts will be awarded, with services commencing on 4 May 2026, following an implementation period and a 28-day dual operation phase.
documents
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040454-2025 , tenderNotice
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notice history
3 notices published against this procurement.
| Published | Type | Regime | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2025 | Planned procurement (UK3) | Procurement Act 2023 | 025889-2025 |
| 16 Jul 2025 | Tender notice (UK4) | Procurement Act 2023 | 040454-2025 |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Contract award (UK6) | Procurement Act 2023 | 000737-2026 |
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