LEGAL AID AGENCY · Awarded contract
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Award of Immigration Telephone Advice Services Contract to Optimus Law Ltd

Awarded 31 Aug 2019

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Awarded31 Aug 2019
Value£190,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 6y 2mo ago1y term
Awarded 31 Aug 2019Expired 30 Aug 2020

The Legal Aid Agency awarded a contract to Optimus Law Ltd for the provision of Immigration Telephone Advice (ITA) services in England and Wales from 1 September 2019 to 31 August 2020, with an option to extend for a further 9 months.

The ITA services provide non-means tested telephone-based legal advice on immigration matters to members of the public detained in police custody.

The contract value was £190,000.

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