Award

Legal advice in relation to a procurement project.

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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Award

29 Aug 2025 at 14:24

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for legal advice related to a procurement project was conducted by the Financial Conduct Authority, located in London, UK. The contracting process falls under the industry category of Legal Services, with the awarded supplier being MILLS & REEVE LLP T/A MILLS & REEVE - FCA. This contract follows a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period extends from 21 July 2025 to 20 July 2026, with a total contract value of £46,200. The award stage of the process was completed on 19 June 2025, with the award contract published on 29 August 2025. The main procurement category is services, targeting the UK's legal market.

This tender offers significant opportunities for law firms specialising in providing legal services to governmental bodies, particularly those experienced with procurement projects. Such businesses stand to gain by establishing and strengthening relationships with prominent authorities like the Financial Conduct Authority. While the process utilised a pre-existing framework agreement, interested firms with similar expertise can look into aligning their services and capabilities for future opportunities. Medium to large firms with the capacity to handle substantial legal contracts may find such engagements advantageous for their growth and reputation in the legal advisory sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal advice in relation to a procurement project.

Notice Description

Legal advice in relation to a procurement project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6716fcf1-6d31-4629-a6c1-eb1eb30f199d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d1ee4f3-bacb-4aa1-90d2-6ac5c3518c3f
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

MILLS & REEVE LLP T/A MILLS & REEVE - FCA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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