Award

Op Eagle RE01148 Opus 2

FCA

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Award

12 Nov 2025 at 16:56

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process managed by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in London has reached the award stage for the contract titled "Op Eagle RE01148 Opus 2". This procurement falls under the industry category of legal services, specifically aiming to provide trial services for Upper Tribunal proceedings scheduled for March 2026. The process was a direct procurement method carried out below threshold and without competition. The contract, active as of 4th November 2025, is valued at approximately £53,860 (excluding VAT) and runs until 30th April 2026. The FCA, a central government public authority, is the buying organisation involved in this procurement.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in trial services for tribunal proceedings. The contract, awarded to Opus 2 International Limited, a large-scale supplier, highlights potential benefits for businesses that can deliver specialised legal services to government bodies. Companies that can provide innovative and reliable legal solutions are well-suited to compete for future opportunities of this nature within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Op Eagle RE01148 Opus 2

Notice Description

to set up Opus 2 as a supplier for provision of trial services for Upper Tribunal proceedings in March 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dfee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073329-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,860 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
taran.chana@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPUS 2 INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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