Award of Civil Legal Advice Contracts for Specialist Telephone Services (2025-2028)
The Legal Aid Agency · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Civil Legal Advice Contracts for Specialist Telephone Services (2025-2028)
Awarded 31 Aug 2025
Awarded31 Aug 2025
Value£9,159,482.00
AgencyThe Legal Aid Agency
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Expires in 1y 10mo3y term, 40% elapsed
Awarded 31 Aug 2025Expires 30 Aug 2028
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The Legal Aid Agency awarded contracts to Citizens Advice Gateshead, Stephensons Solicitors LLP, Access to Public Law Ltd, Citizens Advice Mid Mercia, Direct Help and Advice, Watson Woodhouse, and Loss Legal Services (t/a SEN Support Solicitors) for the delivery of specialist telephone advice services under the 2025 Civil Legal Advice Contract.
The contracts cover Discrimination, Education, and Housing and Debt advice, with up to 4 Discrimination contracts, up to 5 Education contracts, and up to 3 Housing and Debt contracts available.
The total contract value is £9,159,482, and the contracts will run from 1 September 2025 until 31 August 2028, subject to the LAA's rights of early termination.
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