We are extending the 2018 Standard Civil Contract and notices are now being sent to relevant providers.
What does this mean?
All contract-holders will receive offers to vary their contracts. This amendment will allow providers to continue delivering contracted services until the new end date of 31 August 2024.
Why is this happening now?
This is to allow us time to consider findings from the planned Ministry of Justice Civil Legal Aid Review. We can then consider how any changes could be introduced into future civil contracts.
What do contract-holders need to do?
Offers to vary contracts are being sent to all holders of the 2018 Standard Civil Contract. Providers will need to accept these offers if they are to continue delivering contracted services until the new end date of 31 August 2024.
Supporting contract schedules and timings
Supporting contract schedules will be issued to cover the period from 1 September 2023 to 31 August 2024.