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Guidance

Introduction of Inquest Category of Law

Information for individuals interested in applying to deliver the Inquests Category of Law under a 2024 Standard Civil Contract.

From:
Legal Aid Agency
Published:
28 July 2026

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

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Latest updates

4 August 2026 - Apply for a 2024 Standard Civil Contract in Inquests 

We are inviting Tenders for contracts to deliver work in the Inquests category of law under the 2024 Standard Civil Contract to support the implementation of the Public Office (Accountability) Bill.  

The contract will end on 30 June 2028, in line with the broader 2024 Standard Civil Contract (subject to the rights of early termination and the LAA’s right to extend by up to a further 2 months). 

Key Dates

Application period and key dates 

The application period will remain open until on or around 31 March 2027 and individuals may tender at any point within this period.  

Tenders received by 17:00 on 4 September 2026 will be assessed with a view to contracts commencing at service launch, subject to passing verification. 

Who Can Apply 

The tender is open to those who can meet the requirements set out in the Application Guide and Contract documents 

How to Apply 

Applicants must submit a complete tender via the LAA’s   

For full details of the procurement process please read the Application Guide.  

You can find more information on the contract provisions that will apply to the Inquests category of law at Standard civil contract 2024 - °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï, where we have now published the Inquests category specific rules.

Previous updates

28 July 2026 - Headline intentions for the delivery of Inquests work under the 2024 Standard Civil Contract

A headline intentions document is now available from the ‘documents’ section above. It sets out our approach for the procurement of Inquests Contract Work under the 2024 Standard Civil Contract.

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Published 28 July 2026

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