The Legal Aid Agency has launched a tender process for contracts to deliver legal aid work in the inquests category of law under the 2024 Standard Civil Contract. This initiative supports the Public Office (Accountability) Bill and aims to expand legal aid provision significantly. Contracts will run until 30 June 2028, with potential extensions of up to two months. Applications remain open until 31 March 2027, with tenders submitted by 4 September 2026 assessed for immediate service launch. Providers must demonstrate part-time presence, per updated contract rules. The procurement precedes Royal Assent to ensure readiness upon legislation commencement, pending parliamentary approval. Details on contract provisions and application guidelines are available on the Legal Aid Agency website.
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