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Legal Services in relation to a potential challenge.

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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20 Apr 2026 at 08:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) involves providing legal services related to a potential challenge, under the industry category of "Legal services". The procurement method utilised is selective, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in London, United Kingdom, the contract spans from 7 April 2026 to 6 April 2027 with a total value of £1,000,000 GBP. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with Bevan Brittan LLP selected as the supplier. The tender period concluded on 17 March 2026, and the contract was awarded on 2 April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in handling legal challenges in regulatory environments. While not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger legal firms with expertise in navigating complex legal and regulatory frameworks would find this contract particularly appealing. Engaging with the FCA as a client can lead to enhanced credibility and potential for future collaborations across similar high-value contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services in relation to a potential challenge.

Notice Description

Legal Services in relation to a potential challenge.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6cdb65c7-dd7e-4c6f-a961-04de2a3e2709
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/289be967-96ff-4714-af31-349659ac517b
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 6 Apr 2027 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

BEVAN BRITTAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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