FSCS 579 - Legal Panel Framework

Financial Services Compensation Scheme Limited

Published: Jun 26, 2026

Updated: Jun 26, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a framework agreement contract in the legal services sector, with a focus on Labor Law. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 20.4 million.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for framework agreement in the legal services sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

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 Lot 1 Core Legal Services: comprises core legal services, covering both legal and recoveries matters relevant to FSCS as a public body administering a compensation scheme in relation to insolvent financial services firms according to a statutory framework. FSCS intends to appoint up to a maximum of five (5) Suppliers to Lot 1 Core Legal Services. Suppliers to be invited to participate in the subsequent, ITT Stage of the Procurement. Lot 2 Employment Law and Ancillary Services: comprises specialist HR and employment law services for FSCS, providing practical, risk-based advice and tribunal support across the full spectrum of employment matters, including employee relations, contracts, policies and procedures. FSCS intends to appoint one (1) Supplier to Lot 2 Employment Law and Ancillary Services. Suppliers to be invited to participate in the subsequent, ITT Stage of the Procurement.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 26, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 060330-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Financial Services Compensation Scheme Limited

Financial Services Compensation Scheme Limited has issued 39 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 38 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Finance & Banking, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 26, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Framework agreement contract in the Law & Legal Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £20,400,000 - £20,400,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 060330-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Financial Services Compensation Scheme Limited in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.