# 2026 Criminal Defence Direct \(CDD\) Contract Award Notice

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by The Legal Aid Agency.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [The Legal Aid Agency](/buyers/the-legal-aid-agency/contract-awards)
- Supplier: The Johnson Partnership
- Award value: £2,950,000
- Tender value: £2,950,000
- Award date: 6 January 2026
- Published: 6 January 2026
- Contract start: 1 February 2026
- Contract end: 31 May 2026
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 968e466f-556d-4889-9e32-43eb66e22d9d-878133
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e582b70-0a73-4a1d-a493-6e6a8be2d400

## Description

CDD Contract 2026

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/968e466f-556d-4889-9e32-43eb66e22d9d-878133)