Buyer Name: Legal Aid Agency
Buyer Address: 102 Petty France, London, UKI32, SW1H 9AJ, United Kingdom
Contact Email: civiltenders@justice.gov.uk
Procurement of Criminal Defence Direct Services from 4 May 2026
Buyer Contact Info
Status
complete
complete
Procedure
open
open
Value
2360000.0 GBP
2360000.0 GBP
Published
06 Jan 2026, 15:00
06 Jan 2026, 15:00
Deadline
n/a
n/a
Contract Start
03 May 2026, 23:00
03 May 2026, 23:00
Contract End
31 May 2031, 22:59
31 May 2031, 22:59
Category
n/a
n/a
CPV
79100000 - Legal services
79100000 - Legal services
Region
n/a
n/a
Awarded To
The Johnson Partnership, Watson Woodhouse Ltd
The Johnson Partnership, Watson Woodhouse Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender
Open Find a Tender
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.
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Opportunity Context
Lots
Lot Criminal Defence Direct (CDD) Service Procurement - Contract 2 Status: complete
Lot Criminal Defence Direct (CDD) Service Procurement Exercise - Contract 1 Status: complete
Awards
Award Title: 2026 Criminal Defence Direct (CDD) Contract
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