Tender

FCA Legal Services Framework

FCA

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Tender

31 Jul 2024 at 11:25

Tender Notice
Tender

30 Jul 2024 at 15:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has initiated a procurement process titled "FCA Legal Services Framework," focused on acquiring high-quality legal services for a four-year period starting January 2025. The procurement falls under the legal services industry category (CPV 79100000) and is situated in London, at postal code E20 1JN. The tender is currently in the active stage, with the tender period ending on 3rd September 2024. The anticipated contract period runs from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2028, and the total estimated value of the contract is £20 million. This framework is divided into two lots: Lot 1 for Public Sector Law and Lot 2 for Corporate & Commercial Legal Services. The procurement method is detailed as "Other." The buying organisation, FCA, is located at 12 Endeavour Square, London, E20 1JN, UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for legal firms looking to expand their market presence and secure a long-term lucrative contract in the public sector. The framework is particularly suitable for businesses with a strong expertise in public sector law as well as corporate and commercial legal services. Given the high-value nature of this contract, it will be attractive to well-established legal firms with the capacity to deliver consistent and professional legal advice. While the procurement is open to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), it does not specifically cater to Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). This tender offers a stable business opportunity over a four-year period, making it an ideal option for firms looking to achieve sustainable growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FCA Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

The FCA is seeking to establish a framework for the provision of legal services for a four-year period, to take effect from January 2025. The key objective of the procurement exercise is to obtain high quality support from a partner(s) that have strong knowledge of the areas and can deliver consistent, impartial, professional advice that offers excellent value for money. The Framework will consist of two Lots: Lot 1 - Public Sector Law Lot 2 - Corporate & Commercial Legal Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e19436c-fe7b-4f46-9e2f-61d7338c3879
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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