Procurement of Criminal Defence Direct Services from 4 May 2026
- Legal Aid Agency
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-052132
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.
Notices
UK4: Tender notice
- Notice identifier
- 2025/S 000-040454
- Published
- 16 July 2025, 11:24am
UK3: Planned procurement notice
- Notice identifier
- 2025/S 000-025889
- Published
- 23 May 2025, 10:45am