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Court Appointed Intermediary Services - Framework Re-Opening April 2026

The Ministry of Justice is re-opening a framework for Court Appointed Intermediary Services to help vulnerable defendants, witnesses, and parties communicate effectively in criminal, civil, family and tribunal proceedings. Services cover courts and tribunals in England, Wales and Scotland.

You'll want to look if you provide communication support services for vulnerable people in legal settings, with staff trained in intermediary practice.

  • the contract itself is a large one
  • it needs coverage across the whole UK