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Criminal Defence Direct Services from June 2021

Information for organisations interested in applying to deliver Criminal Defence Direct Services from June 2021

Applies to England and Wales

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30 November 2020 – Publication of Procurement Process for Criminal Defence Direct Services from June 2021 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

We have today published the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document relating to the Criminal Defence Direct Services tender.

The FAQs can be found in the ‘documents’ section at the top of this page.

The deadline for submitting a tender for a 2021 CDD Contract is 9am on 14 December 2020.

Previous Updates

10 November 2020 - Tender opportunity opens for the delivery of Criminal Defence Direct Services from 1 June 2021

A new tender opportunity for the delivery of Criminal Defence Direct Services (CDD Services) has opened today.

The deadline for submitting tenders is 9am on 14 December 2020.

We are inviting applicants who meet the minimum tender requirements to submit a tender for a Criminal Defence Direct Contract (CDD Contract) to deliver CDD Services for three years from 1 June 2021 to 31 May 2024, subject to contractual provisions for extension and early termination.

The LAA is seeking to let two CCD Contracts of equal size to two separate organisations.

Organisations wishing to apply will need to submit a response to the:

  • Selection Questionnaire
  • CDD Invitation to Tender

Further information on this procurement process, including the requirements applicants will need to meet, can be found in the Information for Applicants (IFA) document in the ‘documents’ section above.

Contract documentation is available on the Criminal Defence Direct Contract 2021 page. All tenders must be submitted using the e-Tendering system.

A helpline has been set up to support you if you have technical problems with the e-Tendering system: help@bravosolution.co.uk; 0800 069 8630. Lines are open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday.

If you have any questions about the content of the IFA these must be raised through the e-Tendering system by 5pm on 19 November 2020.

Questions of wider interest will be collated and answered through a frequently asked questions document that will be published on this webpage during the week commencing 30 November 2020.

Published 10 November 2020
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