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Published by:: Legal Aid Agency
Authority ID:: AA42947
Publication date:: 30 July 2020
Deadline date:: 10 August 2020
Notice type:: Contract Notice
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Abstract

The LAA is inviting applicants who hold an existing Housing and Debt Legal Aid Contract to submit a Tender for Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme Contracts (‘HPCDS Contract’ or ‘Contract’) in the Bodmin and Truro Scheme to deliver the services from 24 August 2020 to 30 September 2021 with the right for the LAA to extend the Contract for a maximum further 12 months.

The procurement process for HPCDS services is open to all existing housing and debt providers who are able to meet the minimum contract requirements.

The deadline for submitting Tenders is 9 a.m. on 10 August 2020.

All tenders must be completed and submitted using the eTendering system. This can be accessed either through a link on the tender pages of the LAA website or directly at www.legalaid.bravosolution.co.uk

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Legal Aid Agency

London

SW1H 9AJ

E-mail: civiltenders@legalaid.gsi.gov.uk

NUTS: UKI

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/legal-aid-agency

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-tender-activity-2020

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://legalaid.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions

I.5) Main activity

Other: other publicly funded services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Procurement of HPCDS Services in England and Wales from 24 August 2020 Invitation to Tender Information for Applicants

II.1.2) Main CPV code

79100000

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

The LAA is inviting applicants who hold an existing Housing and Debt Legal Aid Contract to submit a Tender for Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme Contracts (‘HPCDS Contract’ or ‘Contract’) in seven schemes to deliver the Services from 24 August 2020 to 30 September 2021 with the right for the LAA to extend the Contract for a maximum further 12 months.

The procurement process for HPCDS services is open to all existing housing and debt providers who are able to meet the minimum contract requirements.

The deadline for submitting tenders is 9 a.m. on 10 August 20202.

All Tenders must be completed and submitted using the eTendering system. This can be accessed either through a link on the tender pages of the LAA website or directly at www.legalaid.bravosolution.co.uk

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 11 000.00 GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Bodmin and Truro

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKK3

Main site or place of performance:

Bodmin and Truro courts.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The procurement process for HPCDS services is open to all existing housing and debt providers who are able to meet the minimum contract requirements.

The deadline for submitting Tenders is 9 a.m. on 10 August 2020.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Section A: Organisation and contact details / Weighting: 0

Quality criterion: Section B: Office location / Weighting: 3

Quality criterion: Section C: Specific HPCDS experience / Weighting: 3

Quality criterion: Section D: Ability to commence work on 24 August 2020 / Weighting: 2

Quality criterion: Section E: Agents / Weighting: 0

Quality criterion: Section F: Verification information / Weighting: 0

Quality criterion: Section G: Tie break / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Section H: Warranties and declaration / Weighting: 0

Price / Weighting: 0

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1.00 GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 24/08/2020

End: 30/09/2021

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Telford

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG21

Main site or place of performance:

Telford Scheme.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The LAA is inviting applicants who hold an existing Housing and debt legal aid contract to submit a Tender for Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme Contracts (‘HPCDS Contract’ or ‘Contract’) in the Telford Scheme to deliver the services from 24 August 2020 to 30 September 2021 with the right for the LAA to extend the Contract for a maximum further 12 months.

The procurement process for HPCDS services is open to all existing housing and debt providers who are able to meet the minimum contract requirements.

The deadline for submitting tenders is 9 a.m. on 10 August 2020.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Section A: Organisation and contact details / Weighting: 0

Quality criterion: Section B: Office location / Weighting: 3

Quality criterion: Section C: Specific HPCDS experience / Weighting: 3

Quality criterion: Section D: Ability to commence work on 24 August 2020 / Weighting: 2

Quality criterion: Section E: Agents / Weighting: 0

Quality criterion: Section F: Verification information / Weighting: 0

Quality criterion: Section G: Tie break / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Section H: Warranties and declaration / Weighting: 0

Price / Weighting: 0

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 4 293.00 GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 24/08/2020

End: 30/09/2021

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Birkenhead

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD74

Main site or place of performance:

Bikenhead Scheme.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The LAA is inviting applicants who hold an existing Housing and Debt Legal Aid Contract to submit a Tender for Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme Contracts (‘HPCDS Contract’ or ‘Contract’) in the Birkenhead Scheme to deliver the services from 24 August 2020 to 30 September 2021 with the right for the LAA to extend the Contract for a maximum further 12 months.

The procurement process for HPCDS services is open to all existing housing and debt providers who are able to meet the minimum contract requirements.

The deadline for submitting tenders is 9 a.m. on 10 August 2020.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Section A: Organisation and contact details / Weighting: 0

Quality criterion: Section B: Office location / Weighting: 3

Quality criterion: Section C: Specific HPCDS experience / Weighting: 3

Quality criterion: Section D: Ability to commence work on 24 August 2020 / Weighting: 2

Quality criterion: Section E: Agents / Weighting: 0

Quality criterion: Section F: Verification information / Weighting: 0

Quality criterion: Section G: Tie break / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Section H: Warranties and declaration / Weighting: 0

Price / Weighting: 0

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 43 702.74 GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 24/08/2020

End: 30/09/2021

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Norwich, Kings Lynn and Great Yarmouth

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH15

Main site or place of performance:

Norwich, Kings Lynn and Great Yarmouth Scheme.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The LAA is inviting applicants who hold an existing housing and debt legal aid contract to submit a Tender for Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme Contracts (‘HPCDS Contract’ or ‘Contract’) in the Norwich, Kings Lynn and Great Yarmouth Scheme to deliver the Services from 24 August 2020 to 30 September 2021 with the right for the LAA to extend the Contract for a maximum further 12 months.

The procurement process for HPCDS services is open to all existing Housing and Debt Providers who are able to meet the minimum contract requirements.

The deadline for submitting tenders is 9 a.m. on 10 August 2020.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Section A: Organisation and contact details / Weighting: 0

Quality criterion: Section B: Office location / Weighting: 3

Quality criterion: Section C: Specific HPCDS experience / Weighting: 3

Quality criterion: Section D: Ability to commence work on 24 August 2020 / Weighting: 2

Quality criterion: Section E: Agents / Weighting: 0

Quality criterion: Section F: Verification information / Weighting: 0

Quality criterion: Section G: Tie break / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Section H: Warranties and declaration / Weighting: 0

Price / Weighting: 0

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 31 596.48 GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 24/08/2020

End: 30/09/2021

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Boston and Lincoln

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKE1

Main site or place of performance:

Boston and Lincoln Scheme.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The LAA is inviting Applicants who hold an existing housing and debt legal aid contract to submit a Tender for Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme Contracts (‘HPCDS Contract’ or ‘Contract’) in the Boston and Lincoln Scheme to deliver the services from 24 August 2020 to 30 September 2021 with the right for the LAA to extend the Contract for a maximum further 12 months.

The procurement process for HPCDS services is open to all existing housing and debt providers who are able to meet the minimum contract requirements.

The deadline for submitting tenders is 9 a.m. on 10 August 2020.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Section A: Organisation and contact details / Weighting: 0

Quality criterion: Section B: Office location / Weighting: 3

Quality criterion: Section c: Specific HPCDS experience / Weighting: 3

Quality criterion: Section D: Ability to commence work on 24 August 2020 / Weighting: 2

Quality criterion: Section E: Agents / Weighting: 0

Quality criterion: Section F: Verification information / Weighting: 0

Quality criterion: Section G: Tie break / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Section H: Warranties and declaration / Weighting: 0

Price / Weighting: 0

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 4 293.00 GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 24/08/2020

End: 30/09/2021

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Bury St Edmunds

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH14

Main site or place of performance:

Bury St Edmunds.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The LAA is inviting applicants who hold an existing housing and debt legal aid contract to submit a Tender for Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme Contracts (‘HPCDS Contract’ or ‘Contract’) in the Bury St Edmunds Scheme to deliver the Services from 24 August 2020 to 30 September 2021 with the right for the LAA to extend the Contract for a maximum further 12 months.

The procurement process for HPCDS services is open to all existing housing and debt providers who are able to meet the minimum contract requirements.

The deadline for submitting tenders is 9 a.m. on 10 August 2020.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Section A: Organisation and contact details / Weighting: 0

Quality criterion: Section B: Office location / Weighting: 3

Quality criterion: Section C: Specific HPCDS experience / Weighting: 3

Quality criterion: Section D: Ability to commence work on 24 August 2020 / Weighting: 2

Quality criterion: Section E: Agents / Weighting: 0

Quality criterion: Section F: Verification information / Weighting: 0

Quality criterion: Section G: Tie break / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Section H: Warranties and declaration / Weighting: 0

Price / Weighting: 0

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 4 378.76 GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 24/08/2020

End: 30/09/2021

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Southampton

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ32

Main site or place of performance:

Southampton.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The LAA is inviting applicants who hold an existing housing and debt legal aid contract to submit a Tender for Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme Contracts (‘HPCDS Contract’ or ‘Contract’) in the Southampton Scheme to deliver the Services from 24 August 2020 to 30 September 2021 with the right for the LAA to extend the Contract for a maximum further 12 months.

The procurement process for HPCDS services is open to all existing housing and debt providers who are able to meet the minimum contract requirements.

The deadline for submitting tenders is 9 a.m. on 10 August 2020.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Section A: Organisation and contact details / Weighting: 0

Quality criterion: Section B: Office location / Weighting: 3

Quality criterion: Section C: Specific HPCDS experience / Weighting: 3

Quality criterion: Section D: Ability to commence work on 24 August 2020 / Weighting: 2

Quality criterion: Section E: Agents / Weighting: 0

Quality criterion: Section F: Verification information / Weighting: 0

Quality criterion: Section G: Tie break / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Section H: Warranties and declaration / Weighting: 0

Price / Weighting: 0

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 20 778.12 GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 24/08/2020

End: 30/09/2021

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.2) Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 10/08/2020

Local time: 09:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 10/08/2020

Local time: 09:01

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Legal Aid Agency

102 Petty France

London

SW1H 9AJ

VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR)

70 Fleet Street

London

EC4Y 1EU

VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Legal Aid Agency

102 Petty France

London

SW1H 9AJ

E-mail: civiltenders@legalaid.gsi.gov.uk

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

27/07/2020

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ID	Title	Parent category
79100000	Legal services	Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

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Procurement of HPCDS Services in England and Wales from 24 August 2020 Invitation to Tender Information for Applicants

Contents

Summary

Abstract

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

I.3) Communication

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

I.5) Main activity

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

II.1.2) Main CPV code

II.1.3) Type of contract

II.1.4) Short description

II.1.5) Estimated total value

II.1.6) Information about lots

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.6) Estimated value

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

II.2.11) Information about options

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.6) Estimated value

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

II.2.11) Information about options

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.6) Estimated value

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

II.2.11) Information about options

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.6) Estimated value

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

II.2.11) Information about options

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.6) Estimated value

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

II.2.11) Information about options

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.5) Award criteria