Procurement of Civil Legal Aid Services in England and Wales from 1 October 2018 Housing Possession Court Duty Schemes

The Legal Aid Agency ("LAA") is inviting Applicants to submit a Tender for a Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme Contract ("HPCDS Contract") to deliver Contract Work in specific courts across England and Wales from 1 October 2018. The LAA intends to award HPCDS Contracts covering 46 Scheme Areas across England and Wales.

The HPCDS service offers "on-the-day" emergency face-to-face advice and advocacy in court to anyone facing possession proceedings. Anyone in danger of eviction or having their property repossessed can access legal advice and representation on the day of their hearing, regardless of their financial circumstances.