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title: "FCA Legal Services Framework"
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# FCA Legal Services Framework

Buyer: FCA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04860e

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is establishing a Legal Services Framework aimed at providing legal services across two main categories: Public Sector Law and Corporate & Commercial Legal Services. The procurement is within the services industry category and covers the entirety of the UK. This framework agreement will run for four years starting from January 2025. The procurement stage is currently active, with submissions closing on 3rd September 2024. The total estimated value for the services sought is £20,000,000. The procurement method employed is a selective, restricted procedure, ensuring that only qualified bidders are considered.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in diverse sectors such as corporate governance, dispute resolution, and financial regulations. With the framework encompassing high-value contracts, firms that can provide high-quality legal support and exceptional value for money will find this an attractive opportunity. Large legal firms with a strong presence in the UK market, as well as smaller specialist firms, are well-suited to compete, particularly if they possess experience in public sector law and corporate commercial legal services. By being awarded a contract within this framework, businesses can significantly enhance their growth and market presence.

## Notice

The FCA is establishing a framework for the provision of legal services for a four-year period, to take effect from April 2025.
The Framework will consist of two Lots: 
Lot 1 - Public Sector Law
Lot 2 - Corporate & Commercial Legal Services

### Lot Information

Corporate and Commercial Legal Services

Lot 2 covers the FCA's Corporate and Commercial Legal Services requirements as follows: 
Corporate and Commercial
Corporate Governance & Responsibility
Dispute Resolution / Litigation
Employment / Health & Safety 
Environmental
Information Technology (including Artificial Intelligence (AI)), Data & Cyber
Intellectual Property & Media
Pensions
Real Estates & Facilities
Tax & Accounting. Additional information: Please note the values provided in Section V Award of Contract is the total estimated value of the Lot.

Public Sector Law

Lot 1 covers the FCA's public sector law requirements as follows: 
Accountability & Audit/Risk, 
EU & International, 
Financial Services/ FSMA, 
Human Rights & Civil Liberties, 
Policy & Process, 
Procurement & Outsourcing, 
Payment Services & Systems/FSBRA, 
Public Law Litigation / Judicial Review / Regulatory Failure Investigations, 
Competition,
Insolvency and Recovery advice

Public Sector Law

Lot 1 covers the FCA's public sector law requirements as follows:
Accountability & Audit/Risk
EU & International
Financial Services/ FSMA
Human Rights & Civil Liberties
Policy & Process
Procurement & Outsourcing 
Payment Services & Systems
Public Law Litigation / Judicial Review / Regulatory Failure Investigations
Competition
Insolvency and recovery advice. Additional information: Please note the values provided in Section V Award of Contract is the total estimated value of the Lot.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014762-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FCA |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 14 |
| Supplier names | ADDLESHAW GODDARD; ASHURST; BEVAN BRITTAN; BROADFIELD LAW; BRODIES; BURGES SALMON; CMS CAMERON MCKENNA NABARRO OLSWANG; DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST; DLA PIPER; FIELDFISHER; GOWLING WLG (UK; KINGSLEY NAPLEY; MILLS AND REEVE; TLT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2025 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014762-2025
- 30 Jul 2024 at 15:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023833-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fca.org.uk
- https://atamis-fca.my.salesforce.com/

## Provenance

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