Planning

Framework for court services

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 15:25

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), a central government public authority, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Framework for court services." This procurement, which falls under the industry category of law-courts-related administrative services, is designed to secure a range of court services including eBundling, Electronic Presentation of Evidence (EPE), Live Transcription, and Graphics. The services will be utilised in various courts where the FCA or the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) are involved in legal proceedings. The framework is expected to start on 1st September 2025 and conclude by 31st August 2028, with a possible extension until 31st August 2029. This planned procurement process, anticipated to be above the financial threshold, shows readiness to accommodate small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a gross value of £3,000,000. The official notice for future applications is scheduled for publication by 16th June 2025.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal and court-related administrative services, especially those adept in electronic documentation and court technology provision. SMEs may find this procurement particularly aligned with their capabilities, as indicated by the procurement's suitability criteria prioritising such enterprises. By engaging in this contract, businesses have the opportunity to expand their service offerings within the judicial sector, potentially acting as long-term partners for government-related court services. As a framework agreement, it opens avenues for sustained collaboration and recurring engagement, making it a strategic opportunity for firms looking to enhance their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for court services

Notice Description

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are procuring a framework for a range of court services including eBundling, Electronic Presentation of Evidence (EPE), Live Transcription and Graphics - all of which are used in various types of Courts when the FCA or the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) are running a court case.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f0d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025249-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
fcaprocurement@fca.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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