Planning

ICF Legal Service 2025

DESNZ

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Planning

14 Jan 2026 at 11:44

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is currently in the planning stage for re-procuring its legal support services contract, titled "ICF Legal Service 2025". This procurement falls under the legal services industry category and is intended to support DESNZ’s International Climate Finance (ICF) portfolio. The initial contract value is estimated at £800,000 (excluding VAT) for two years, with the possibility of two one-year extensions valued at £400,000 each. DESNZ, located in London, England, will host a market engagement event on 22nd January 2025 from 13:00 to 14:00 BST, providing an opportunity for potential suppliers to engage with the procurement process further.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in foreign, corporate, and commercial law, especially those familiar with drafting legally binding agreements governed by foreign laws. Companies that can offer comprehensive legal advice on complex commercial or financial arrangements, and provide guidance on legal risks, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), creating potential for business growth by being involved in tackling climate change initiatives through DESNZ’s support of low carbon growth in developing countries. Engaging with this tender could broaden a company’s portfolio and networking within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ICF Legal Service 2025

Notice Description

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is seeking to re-procure its legal support services contract through via the framework. The initial contract value is estimated at PS800,000 (excl. VAT) for 2 years with two one-year extension options, each with a value of PS400,000. DESNZ requires a Supplier to provide legal advice and support for the development and delivery of its International Climate Finance (ICF) portfolio of programmes. This support will be required on an ad hoc and project-specific basis, complementing the legal advice currently obtained through the Government Legal Department. The Supplier will be expected to provide expertise in foreign, corporate, and commercial law, particularly in areas where DESNZ lacks specialist legal expertise or capacity through the Government Legal Department. This includes drafting legally binding contracts and funding arrangements governed by foreign law, advising on complex commercial or financial investment vehicles, and providing guidance on non-legally binding arrangements with international organisations. Additionally, the Supplier will provide knowledge sharing - and develop guidance documentation in cases of common issues - for DESNZ staff on common legal issues. This will enable DESNZ staff to make informed assessments of legal risk when drafting project business cases or amendments to template terms and conditions, prior to review by the Supplier or the Government Legal Department. The Supplier will also provide updates on upcoming changes in law affecting ICF programmes. The current contract, awarded to TLT LLP is due to expire within the this year. The new contract will ensure continuity of legal support services for DESNZ's ICF portfolio, which aims to drive urgent action to tackle climate change by supporting low carbon growth in developing countries. DESNZ will run a market engagement event on Thursday 22nd January 2025 13:00-14:00 Wednesday (BST). The link to sign up for the market engagement event is: ICF Legal Services Preliminary Market Engagement - Fill in form

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd726866-5e37-4102-bd04-9f40f645dcb4
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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