Award

Legal Services

THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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Award

12 Apr 2021 at 15:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in London has completed a tender process for legal services, classified under the industry category of legal documentation and certification services. This procurement used a selective method, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, and had a tender period that ended on 14th December 2020. The awarded contract, valued at £18,000, commenced on 23rd December 2020 and concluded on 31st March 2021. The tender process was initiated on 12th April 2021.

This successful tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their business in the legal services sector. Companies that specialise in legal documentation and certification services or have capabilities in partnering with large organisations would be well-suited to engage in similar procurement processes. The involvement of a prominent authority like the FCA underscores the potential for significant business growth through participation in government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

The FCA is seeking a partner to provide legal services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b8ac495e-aead-4765-9133-5fb0ea778b4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f5c0b95-702e-4b1a-85fa-b2cb15e8c7e6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 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
THE 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLS & REEVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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