Procurement of Criminal Defence Direct Services from 4 May 2026

A Contract Award Notice
by LEGAL AID AGENCY

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract ()
Duration
not specified
Value
£2M
Sector
MISCELLANEOUS
Published
06 Jan 2026
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

Related Terms

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 2 suppliers

1 buyer

2 suppliers

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.

Lot Division

1
2

Award Detail

1 Johnson Partnership (Nottingham)
  • 2026 Criminal Defence Direct (CDD) Contract
  • Reference: 1
  • Value: £2,360,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
2 Watson Woodhouse (Middlesbrough)
  • 2026 Criminal Defence Direct (CDD) Contract
  • Reference: 1
  • Value: £2,360,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.

CPV Codes

  • None found

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Other Information

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Reference

  • ocds-h6vhtk-052132
  • FTS 000737-2026

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