FSCS 579 - Legal Panel Framework
Estimated value
£20.4m
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
2
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 VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 15 Jan 2027 to 15 Jan 2030Possible 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
- 7910000079110000791110007911200079130000
- Contract locations
- UK, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost Submission | Pricing Assessment | cost | 20.00% |
| Technical ITT Questions | Technical Questions | quality | 80.00% |
| Cost Proposal | Pricing Submission | cost | 20.00% |
| Technical ITT Questions | Technical Submission | quality | 80.00% |
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.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 | Core Legal Services: | £20.0m | active |
| Lot 2 | Employment Law and Ancillary Services | £400k | active |