LEGAL AID AGENCY · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of Criminal Legal Aid Services Contracts in England and Wales

Awarded 31 Mar 2017

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Awarded31 Mar 2017
Value£900,000,000.00
SupplierVarious Suppliers
AgencyLEGAL AID AGENCY
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 6y 7mo ago3y term
Awarded 31 Mar 2017Expired 30 Mar 2020

About

The Legal Aid Agency awarded contracts to various suppliers for the delivery of publicly funded criminal legal aid services in England and Wales from 1 April 2017, with a total contract value of £900,000,000.

The contracts were awarded following a tender process, subject to satisfactory verification.

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