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title: "Legal Services Framework (Open)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0563e5"
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buyer: "FAIR4ALL FINANCE LIMITED"
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# Legal Services Framework (Open)

Buyer: FAIR4ALL FINANCE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0563e5

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by FAIR4ALL FINANCE LIMITED focuses on the establishment of a comprehensive Legal Services Framework. The buying organisation, based in London, aims to cover various legal service categories, including Financial Legal and Regulatory Compliance, Data Protection, Structured Finance, Competition Law, and General Advisory. This framework is structured under a competitive flexible procedure, cited as both selective and open at different stages, concluding with an award. The framework agreement is open, allowing for reviews and new entries over its tenure, which extends until 2033. The contracting process involves notable suppliers like Addleshaw Goddard LLP and Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, catering to regions including London and Bristol within the United Kingdom. The framework was initiated with legal backing from UKPGA legislation of 2023, and the latest contract, valuing £4.8 million, was signed on 5th May 2026, expiring on 3rd March 2029.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for well-established legal firms with competencies in areas such as financial law, data protection, and regulatory compliance. With a focus on structured finance and competition law, businesses specialising in these fields are poised to benefit. As the framework accommodates periodic reopenings and further competitions, it presents an ongoing opportunity for agile and large-scale firms capable of delivering comprehensive legal services across diverse areas. Companies that can demonstrate competitive pricing, specialised expertise, and adaptability in meeting the framework's requirements will find this tender advantageous for establishing a long-term relationship with FAIR4ALL FINANCE LIMITED.

## Notice

Framework covering a range of legal service categories, including: - Financial Legal and Regulatory Compliance - Data Protection - Structure Finance - Competition Law & Procurement - General Advisory

### Lot Information

Financial Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Renewal: This is planned as an Open Framework to enable new suppliers to join during its life. As per regulation the framework will be reopened at 3 year intervals. Subject to sufficient interest from the market.

Data Protection

* UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 and associated laws and regulations * The direct or indirect collection, handling and dissemination of personal and/or sensitive data for analytical and research purposes * Cyber security * AI and its use in a mission-based organisation * Data breaches, including interactions with relevant regulators and remediation

Renewal: This is planned as an Open Framework to enable new suppliers to join during its life. As per regulation the framework will be reopened at 3 year intervals. Subject to sufficient interest from the market.

Structured Finance

* Establishing and facilitating complex investment structures, including debt and equity investments, SPV arrangements and use of guarantees * Funding structures into CDFIs, Industrial & Provident Societies, charities, credit unions or a non-standard legal entity * Novel or new funding structures which were without precedent

Renewal: This is planned as an Open Framework to enable new suppliers to join during its life. As per regulation the framework will be reopened at 3 year intervals. Subject to sufficient interest from the market.

Competition Law and Procurement

* UK Subsidy Control Act 2022 (the "Act") and associated regulations, including practical application of the provisions to achieve workable outcomes * Schemes and individual awards under the Act, highlighting how any challenges were dealt with and/or referrals to the SAU * Procurement Act 2023 and associated regulations

Renewal: This is planned as an Open Framework to enable new suppliers to join during its life. As per regulation the framework will be reopened at 3 year intervals. Subject to sufficient interest from the market.

General Advisory

* Corporate governance issues, including not-for-profit entities limited by guarantee and non-standard legal entities * General employment law issues * Intellectual property rights, protection and enforcement * Disputes, mediation and court proceedings, including specific experience on disputes concerning funding structures, public bodies, supplier contracts and/or provision of subsidies

Renewal: This is planned as an Open Framework to enable new suppliers to join during its life. As per regulation the framework will be reopened at 3 year intervals. Subject to sufficient interest from the market.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041116-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2026 - 3 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | £4,000,000 |
| Awards value | £4,800,000 |
| Contracts value | £4,800,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FAIR4ALL FINANCE LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E1 7EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Spitalfields & Banglatown |
| Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | ADDLESHAW GODDARD; ANTHONY COLLINS SOLICITOR; BATES WELLS & BRAITHWAITE LONDON; BEVAN BRITTAN; BURGES SALMON; GOWLING WLG (UK; NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT; TLT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 13:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041116-2026
- 3 Mar 2026 at 14:07 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018974-2026
- 8 Sep 2025 at 15:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054766-2025
- 22 Jul 2025 at 13:37 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042046-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041116-2026
  5th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018974-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054766-2025
  8th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042046-2025
  22nd July 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://fair4allfinance.org.uk/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fair4allfinance/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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