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Master Trust Business Plan

FCA

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05 Jan 2026 at 15:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The FCA (Financial Conduct Authority), located in London, has completed the procurement process for a "Master Trust Business Plan," focusing on the legal advisory services industry. This contract was part of a selective procurement method executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, with Gowling WLG awarded as the supplier. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 5th January 2026, with the contract outlined to span from 22nd December 2025 to 21st December 2027. The procurement is valued at £120,000 and the delivery location is set in London, United Kingdom.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for experienced legal advisory service providers interested in capitalising on public sector contracts. Businesses specialising in legal consulting, particularly those capable of providing specialised services within the framework of a Master Trust Business Plan, would find this opportunity aligned with their growth strategies. Although this particular tender does not indicate suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with a track record of handling complex legal frameworks would be very well-suited to compete in similar future procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Master Trust Business Plan

Notice Description

Legal Services Master Trust Business Plan

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-542b0070-40dd-4aac-bdce-dbcde8a55aa4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2256b470-932b-48b4-9e71-61a2211ccb38
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCA
Contact Name
FCA Procurement
Contact Email
fcaprocurement@fca.org.uk
Contact Phone
0800 111 6768

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOWLING WLG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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