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C1235 - Legal Contract - Ashurst LLP

NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED

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19 Feb 2026 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "C1235 - Legal Contract - Ashurst LLP" has been awarded under the selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract is managed by National Wealth Fund Limited, based in Leeds, England. The contract involves legal services under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6360 for finance and high risk/innovation. It spans from 13 February 2026 to 12 February 2027, with an optional extension until 12 February 2028. The award was published on 19 February 2026, and the purchasing organisation is targeting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) while excluding voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender offers substantial opportunities for legal service providers focusing on finance and high-risk innovation sectors. Businesses proficient in providing legal solutions under specified frameworks will find this contract crucial for growth, particularly due to its allowance for SMEs. With Ashurst LLP being the supplier, similar large-scale companies, as well as emerging SMEs within the legal sector, are encouraged to pursue similar opportunities characterised by significant contract values and extensive periods, enhancing their market presence and expertise. The procurement process emphasises strong potential for business development using a structured framework and fosters growth in legal advisory services across government sectors.

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Notice Title

C1235 - Legal Contract - Ashurst LLP

Notice Description

Direct award under Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6360 Legal Panel for Government under Lot 3 - Finance and High Risk/Innovation The contract value is provided on the basis of a zero expenditure commitment. There is an optional extension till 12 February 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a642ae5-adeb-4d61-881c-7dd49f707a09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13a490a7-869f-48bc-9336-b348d722555d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 12 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4HR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASHURST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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