Procurement of Criminal Defence Direct Services from 4 May 2026
What the buyer wrote
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.
Details
- What the buyer calls it
- Procurement of Criminal Defence Direct Services from 4 May 2026
- How they are buying
- Advertised, open to anyoneAny supplier could bid without being invited first.
- Type
- services
- Lots
- 2
- Kind of work
- Legal services
Who the buyer named
Gemma Jordan was the named contact on this notice. Questions closed on 30 Jul 2025, 17:00 BST.