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C1305 - Legal Contract - Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED

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11 May 2026 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "C1305 - Legal Contract - Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP" is managed by the National Wealth Fund Limited, based in Leeds, England. This contract falls within the legal services industry, classified under CPV code 79100000. As of 11 May 2026, the procurement stage is at the Award phase, with a direct award made under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6360, Lot 2, aimed at major projects and complex advice. The contract commenced on 8 May 2026 and will conclude on 7 May 2027, with a potential one-year extension available. The procurement is conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, facilitating engagements with pre-qualified suppliers.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those skilled in legal services for government projects. While Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP has been selected for this contract, future similar opportunities may be approachable for SMEs, as the procurement suitability considers SMEs viable candidates. Engaging with such contracts allows businesses to expand their governmental client base and gain experience in providing legal advisory services on significant and complex projects, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their market reach.

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Notice Title

C1305 - Legal Contract - Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Notice Description

Direct award under Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6360 Legal Panel for Government under Lot 2 - Major Projects and Complex Advice. This zero commitment contract is to provide critical support on deals as Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP have expertise in areas that are relevant to the Legal pipeline. Call-off expiry date till 7 May 2027 with an optional year extension to 7 May 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-315f9284-e21a-4b11-b2ef-d08403647664
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cb5e172-327f-4cc2-98cb-c48def9afa9b
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 May 2026 - 7 May 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

HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS KRAMER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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