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FSCS 579 - Legal Panel Framework

Financial Services Compensation Scheme

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26 Jun 2026 at 13:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme Limited, based in London, has initiated a procurement process under the title "FSCS 579 - Legal Panel Framework." This procurement, set within the public undertaking sector, involves a competitive flexible procedure due to the need for various legal services. The tendering phase is currently active, with a final submission deadline for expressions of interest on 21st July 2026, and the procurement process will conclude with contract awards by 30th November 2026. The framework is structured into two lots: Lot 1, focusing on Core Legal Services with a value up to £20,000,000, and Lot 2, addressing Employment Law and Ancillary Services valued at £400,000. This framework will last for a maximum of four years, including a possible one-year extension.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for law firms specialising in financial and employment law. Businesses that could thrive within this framework include those capable of offering broad legal and advisory services, particularly firms experienced in handling public sector requirements. Participation does not require suppliers to bid for both lots, although it could provide more comprehensive engagement with the scheme. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can participate, particularly those adept in delivering robust and versatile legal support to public institutions. This tender not only provides avenues for increasing legal service portfolios but also allows businesses to navigate through practical implementation of statutory frameworks, thus reinforcing their expertise and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FSCS 579 - Legal Panel Framework

Notice Description

FSCS intends to appoint a number of suppliers of various legal services to a multi-provider framework as further detailed in the PSQ and is inviting requests from interested Suppliers to participate in a tendering exercise for that appointment. This opportunity has arisen as a result of the existing FSCS multi-provider framework for legal services being due to expire on 15th January 2027 and FSCS's ongoing requirement for a wide variety of legal services to assist it in delivery of its statutory function as primarily set out in Part XV Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. FSCS has divided its requirements for this service into the following two (2) lots: Lot 1 Core Legal Services, further details of which are set out below . FSCS intends to appoint up to a maximum of five (5) Suppliers to Lot 1 Core Legal Services. Lot 2 Employment Law and Ancillary Services, further details of which are set out below . FSCS intends to appoint one (1) Supplier to Lot 2 Employment Law and Ancillary Services. Suppliers may bid for either or both Lots. Whilst actual demand for the services (or any of them) cannot be guaranteed, the estimated value for the maximum term of the Framework Agreement (3+1) is as follows (in each case excluding VAT): Lot 1: PS20,000,000 Lot 2: PS400,000 The following associated tender documents are being provided with the publication of this tender notice to provide further information about the procurement and are available on the Portal: *PSQ - Procurement Specific Questionnaire *Specification (Statement of Requirements) * Framework Agreement * Pricing Schedule - For Information at the PSQ stage, will be completed by shortlisted Suppliers invited to the ITT stage Suppliers invited to the ITT stage, will respond to the Quality and Cost questions. Suppliers will also have Presentation Meetings, during the Tender Evaluation Process, which will be scored. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Legal-services./UB4VC22M4R To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/UB4VC22M4R

Lot Information

Core Legal Services:

Lot 1 Core Legal Services: comprises core legal services, covering both legal and recoveries matters relevant to FSCS as a public body administering a compensation scheme in relation to insolvent financial services firms according to a statutory framework. FSCS intends to appoint up to a maximum of five (5) Suppliers to Lot 1 Core Legal Services. Suppliers to be invited to participate in the subsequent, ITT Stage of the Procurement.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement may be extended on one occasion for the maximum term of 12 months.

Employment Law and Ancillary Services

Lot 2 Employment Law and Ancillary Services: comprises specialist HR and employment law services for FSCS, providing practical, risk-based advice and tribunal support across the full spectrum of employment matters, including employee relations, contracts, policies and procedures. FSCS intends to appoint one (1) Supplier to Lot 2 Employment Law and Ancillary Services. Suppliers to be invited to participate in the subsequent, ITT Stage of the Procurement.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement may be extended on one occasion for the maximum term of 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060330-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79112000 - Legal representation services

79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£20,400,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jan 2027 - 15 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Financial Services Compensation Scheme
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3A 7AW
Postcode Area
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Aldgate
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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