The Legal Aid Agency has called for greater capacity in areas across the country and has invited firms to submit bids to support access to legal advice and justice.
Providers will deliver work under the 2024 Standard Civil Contract with bids encouraged in Dorset, Dudley, East Sussex, Hartlepool, Knowsley, Sandwell, Solihull and St Helens. Issues covered include domestic abuse, care proceedings and disputes involving children.
The LAA said it needs more providers to “maintain strong coverage” and welcomes submissions from current legal aid providers who would like to expand, new organisations entering the legal aid market, and organisations able to meet the contract’s quality and supervisory standards.
The agency intends to award contracts to commence as soon as possible after the verification process is complete.
More information is available on the Legal Aid section of gov.uk.
