Opportunity to deliver HLPAS in Hertford and Watford
Opportunity to deliver Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service (HLPAS) in Hertford and Watford.
As a result of ongoing coverage monitoring, we are seeking a single provider to deliver Housing Loss Prevention Advice Services (HLPAS) in Hertford and Watford. The provider must currently hold a 2024 Standard Civil Contract in Housing and Debt.
We are inviting expressions of interest from organisations that would like to take up this opportunity.
We intend to award a contract under this process for HLPAS Hertford and Watford to start on 1 December 2026 and run until 30 June 2028.
Next steps
Email civil.contracts@justice.gov.uk by 5pm on 13 November 2026 to express your interest. You will then receive details of next steps.
The deadline for completed applications is 5pm on 23 November 2026. This reflects the urgent need for contracts to be in place to make sure legal aid services continue to be provided. Late submissions will not be considered.