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title: "Legal Services in relation to a potential challenge."
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# Legal Services in relation to a potential challenge.

Buyer: FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6cdb65c7-dd7e-4c6f-a961-04de2a3e2709

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) involves providing legal services related to a potential challenge, under the industry category of "Legal services". The procurement method utilised is selective, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in London, United Kingdom, the contract spans from 7 April 2026 to 6 April 2027 with a total value of £1,000,000 GBP. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with Bevan Brittan LLP selected as the supplier. The tender period concluded on 17 March 2026, and the contract was awarded on 2 April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in handling legal challenges in regulatory environments. While not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger legal firms with expertise in navigating complex legal and regulatory frameworks would find this contract particularly appealing. Engaging with the FCA as a client can lead to enhanced credibility and potential for future collaborations across similar high-value contracts.

## Notice

Legal Services in relation to a potential challenge.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/289be967-96ff-4714-af31-349659ac517b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2026 - 6 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEVAN BRITTAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 08:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/289be967-96ff-4714-af31-349659ac517b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/289be967-96ff-4714-af31-349659ac517b
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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