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WS00378 Operation Phoenix - Trial Services

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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21 Jan 2026 at 11:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority, a central government public authority based in London, awarded a contract for the provision of trial services under the title "WS00378 Operation Phoenix - Trial Services". This contract falls under the services category with a focus on digital printing services. The procurement involved a direct method without competition, below the threshold, and is currently at the contract award stage, with Opus 2 being the awarded supplier. The contract commenced on 1 December 2025 and is set to conclude by 31 March 2026, with the total value of the contract amounting to £128,970 excluding VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the legal and digital services industry, particularly those specialising in transcription services, electronic presentation, and digital document handling. The contract was awarded to Opus 2, a large-scale company, highlighting the potential for substantial business growth and collaboration for entities capable of delivering comprehensive digital service solutions. This procurement highlights a demand for innovative digital solutions within legal and regulatory sectors, thereby encouraging businesses with relevant expertise to seek similar opportunities for partnership or competition.

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Notice Title

WS00378 Operation Phoenix - Trial Services

Notice Description

Trial Services including: End of day transcription service; Realtime transcription; Electronic presentation of evidence screens; Electronic Bundling; and Platform use ahead of and during the hearing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ae4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005229-2026
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

79811000 - Digital printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£128,970 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 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
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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