FSCS 579 - Legal Panel Framework

FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LIMITEDcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06be2fProcurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableactive
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Estimated value

£20.4m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

2

0 awarded

Published

26 Jun 2026

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: £20,000,000 Lot 2: £400,000 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

Scope

Reference
FSCS 579
Total value
£20,400,000 excluding VAT
£24,480,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
15 Jan 2027 to 15 Jan 2030
Possible extension to 15 Jan 2031

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

Main category
services
CPV classifications
79100000
79110000
79111000
79112000
79130000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Cost SubmissionPricing Assessmentcost20.00%
Technical ITT QuestionsTechnical Questionsquality80.00%
Cost ProposalPricing Submissioncost20.00%
Technical ITT QuestionsTechnical Submissionquality80.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

Legal and financial conditions of participation are set out in the PSQ which can be obtained via the Portal on registration to express interest. Suppliers wishing to apply to participate in the light touch competitive procedure must submit a completed PSQ by the requests to participate deadline stated below.

Technical ability conditions of participation are set out in the PSQ which can be obtained via the Portal on registration to express interest. Suppliers wishing to apply to participate in the competitive light touch procedure must submit a completed PSQ by the requests to participate deadline stated below.

Legal and financial conditions of participation are set out in the PSQ which can be obtained via the Portal on registration to express interest. Suppliers wishing to apply to participate in the competitive light touch procedure must submit a completed PSQ by the requests to participate deadline stated below.

Technical ability conditions of participation are set out in the PSQ which can be obtained via the Portal on registration to express interest. Suppliers wishing to apply to participate in the competitive light touch procedure must submit a completed PSQ by the requests to participate deadline stated below.

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
03 Jul 2026, 1:00 pm
Submission address
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure

Lots · 2 total

Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
Lot 1Core Legal Services:£20.0mactive
Lot 2Employment Law and Ancillary Services£400kactive