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GB-London: Legal Services

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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24 Dec 2020 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has completed a tender process for legal services, primarily aimed at supporting its procurement function. The contract, valued at £504,000, falls under the legal advisory and information services category (CPV code 79140000) and is based in London, United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 6th October 2020 and will last until 6th October 2023. The initial tender period concluded on 28th September 2020, and the procurement process followed a standard tendering method.

This opportunity allows businesses, particularly those in the legal services sector, to engage with the FCA, a key regulatory body in the UK finance industry. Companies that excel in legal advisory services, especially those identified as voluntary, community, or social enterprises (VCSEs), would find this tender particularly suitable for participation. With the contract's focus on enhancing procurement legal support, firms offering innovative legal solutions or specialised services will have the chance to contribute to public sector operations while potentially growing their portfolios through long-term government contracts.

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Notice Title

GB-London: Legal Services

Notice Description

FCA is seeking a partner to provide legal services to its procurement function

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5fa4b25-7a11-4e7b-a1c9-9bdaf53d9e27
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5264f85d-28c9-4cfe-b730-ea63eba12175
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£504,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£504,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2020 - 6 Oct 2023 3-4 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
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Pritpal Bhurji
Contact Email
fpsprocurement@fca.org.uk
Contact Phone
+442070662662

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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