Prior Information Notice - Specialist community legal advice

Concepts

• social work
• community and personal services
• complex legal arguments
• advice quality standard
• legal representation
• access specialist level triage
• advice
• specialist level work
• the following advice areas
• the specialist level service

Location

London

Description

To provide universal, free at point of access specialist level triage, information, advice, casework and legal representation in the following advice areas: welfare benefits, housing, immigration and employment. Specialist level work requires the consideration and presentation of complex legal arguments (Advice Quality Standard). Providers interested in the specialist level service must have demonstrable competence in supporting complex and intersectional cases, as well as the appropriate authorisations to provide services in the specified areas.

Total Quantity or Scope

This information notice aims to test the market for the provision of the described services in Southwark local authority area. The procurement strategy, specification and tender requirements are to be determined, following the outcome of our consultation. To express interest in providing the described services, please respond to the consultation: https://consultations.southwark.gov.uk/environment-leisure/community-legal-advic.... The consultation closes on 17 March 2024.

CPV Codes

• 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Indicators