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FCA Legal Services Framework

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11 Apr 2025 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has completed the procurement process for a framework agreement for the provision of legal services, spanning a four-year period starting from 1 April 2025. The framework is divided into two lots: Lot 1 for Public Sector Law and Lot 2 for Corporate & Commercial Legal Services, with a total value of £20,000,000. The procurement was conducted using a restricted procedure above the threshold, and involved selective procurement. The tender period concluded on 20 November 2024, with the contract award made on 3 March 2025. The services will be delivered primarily in London, UK, under the industry classification of legal services (CPV code: 79100000).

This legal services framework presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in various legal domains. Given that the framework encompasses both public sector and corporate legal services, firms with expertise in these areas can benefit from a stable, long-term partnership with the FCA. The procurement process specifically welcomed participation from Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), giving smaller legal firms a chance to grow by securing significant contracts. The awarded suppliers include prominent law firms such as DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST LLP, Kingsley Napley, and others, indicating a highly competitive and diverse vendor landscape where business growth is fostered.

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Notice Title

FCA Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

The FCA is establishing a framework for the provision of legal services for a four-year period, to take effect from April 2025. The Framework will consist of two Lots: Lot 1 - Public Sector Law Lot 2 - Corporate & Commercial Legal Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae7247f7-3086-4c0a-bdff-8bc740b74d5b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCA
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
14
Supplier Names

ADDLESHAW GODDARD

ASHURST

BDB PITMANS

BEVAN BRITTAN

BRODIES

BURGES SALMON

CMS CAMERON MCKENNA NABARRO OLSWANG

DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST

DLA PIPER

FIELDFISHER

GOWLING WLG

KINGSLEY NAPLEY

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

TLT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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