Awarded contract

Procurement of Criminal Defence Direct Services from 4 May 2026

Details

Buyer
Legal Aid Agency
Supplier(s)
The Johnson Partnership, Watson Woodhouse Ltd
Value
GBP 2,360,000
Duration
5 years
Topic
Legal services
Published
6 January 2026
Source
uk:find_a_tender

Tender 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. ## Contract award Title: 2026 Criminal Defence Direct (CDD) Contract Lots: - Lot Criminal Defence Direct (CDD) Service Procurement - Contract 2: Criminal Defence Direct (CDD) Service Procurement Exercise - Contract 2 - Lot Criminal Defence Direct (CDD) Service Procurement Exercise - Contract 1: Criminal Defence Direct (CDD) Service Procurement Exercise - Contract 1

Timeline

  1. Award published6 January 2026
    Current notice
  2. Award date6 January 2026
  3. Contract expiry date31 May 2031in 5 years

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