Procurement of Criminal Defence Direct Services from 4 May 2026
Details
- Buyer
- Legal Aid Agency
- Supplier(s)
- The Johnson Partnership, Watson Woodhouse Ltd
- Value
- £2,360,000
- Duration
- 5 years
- Topic
- Legal services
- Published
- 6 January 2026
- Source
- uk:find_a_tender
Tender description
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. ## Contract award Title: 2026 Criminal Defence Direct (CDD) Contract Lots: - Lot Criminal Defence Direct (CDD) Service Procurement - Contract 2: Criminal Defence Direct (CDD) Service Procurement Exercise - Contract 2 - Lot Criminal Defence Direct (CDD) Service Procurement Exercise - Contract 1: Criminal Defence Direct (CDD) Service Procurement Exercise - Contract 1
Timeline
- Completed: Award published6 January 2026Current notice
- Completed: Award date6 January 2026
- Next: Contract expiry date31 May 2031in 5 years
About the buyer
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Relevant CPV codes
- 79100000 · Legal services
Decision makers
Connect with the people behind this procurement.
| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@legal-aid-agency.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@legal-aid-agency.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@legal-aid-agency.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@legal-aid-agency.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@legal-aid-agency.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@legal-aid-agency.gov |
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