Planning

Framework for court services

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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Planning

27 May 2026 at 15:51

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is in the planning stage of procuring an open procedure framework for court services, including eBundling, Electronic Presentation of Evidence (EPE), Live Transcription, and Graphics. This procurement is set in the public authority central government industry category and will serve the United Kingdom. The notice was published on 27th May 2026, with future communication expected by 30th June 2026. The contract is scheduled to begin on 31st October 2026 and conclude on 30th October 2029, with a potential extension until 30th October 2030. The procurement's estimated gross value is GBP 3,000,000, with a net amount of GBP 2,500,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in law-court-related administrative services, particularly those capable of delivering advanced technological solutions related to evidence presentation and court documentation processes. The open procurement method ensures a level playing field, encouraging SMEs to participate in the competitive process, thereby enhancing the scope for business growth within this sector. With the FCA managing multiple court cases, service providers with expertise in efficient, secure, and scalable solutions could significantly benefit from this engagement.

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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-06a6d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049938-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2029 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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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