Ministry of Justice · Awarded contract
Awarded

Debt Collection and Enforcement Services for Legal Aid Agency Crown Court Means Testing

Awarded 03 Feb 2025

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Awarded03 Feb 2025
Value£7,900,000.00
SupplierAdvantis Credit Limited
AgencyMinistry of Justice
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Expires in 2y 3mo4y term, 44% elapsed
Awarded 3 Feb 2025Expires 2 Feb 2029

About

Ministry of Justice awarded a contract to Advantis Credit Limited for the delivery of Crown Court Means Testing (CCMT) - Debt Collection and Enforcement Services (DCES) for the Legal Aid Agency (LAA).

The supplier will provide national debt collection and enforcement services in relation to monies owed by means tested defendants who are in receipt of legal aid in respect of a case to be heard, or a case that has been heard and resulted in a conviction, in the Crown Court.

The services cover all Crown Courts in England and Wales.

The supplier will be responsible for the collection and enforcement of Legal Aid Contributions, which requires case management, collection, enforcement and refund of monies where appropriate.

The supplier must keep individuals fully engaged throughout the lifetime of the debt.

The contract value is £7,900,000.

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