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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Award notice |
| Buyer: | Legal Aid Agency |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Open procedure |
| Tender Status: | Closed |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | Not specified |
| Release Date: | 6 January 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | — |
| Contract Start Date: | — |
| Contract End Date: |
All 3 notices for this procurement, oldest first.
Criminal Defence Direct (CDD) Procurement Process
Procurement of Criminal Defence Direct Services from 4 May 2026
Procurement of Criminal Defence Direct Services from 4 May 2026
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Awarded to (2 suppliers)
| Award value: | £2,360,000 |
| Award decision date: | — |
| Award status: | Pending |
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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| Contract Duration: | NaN years |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-052132 |
| Notice Reference: | 000737-2026 |