Tender

ICF Legal Service 2026

DESNZ

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Tender

12 Feb 2026 at 16:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), located at 55 Whitehall, London, is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process seeking legal services, with the title "ICF Legal Service 2026". This procurement is categorised under legal services, with a CPV code of 79100000, targeting international climate finance programmes. DESNZ aims to award a contract valued at £800,000, excluding VAT, spanning two years with potential one-year extensions valued at £400,000 each. The procurement method involves a selective call-off from a framework agreement. Interested parties should note the tender period concludes on 19th March 2026, with the contract period beginning on 29th April 2026 and ending on 28th April 2028. The contract includes geographic consideration across British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in foreign, corporate, and commercial law. The Supplier will complement existing government legal advice by providing expertise where DESNZ lacks specialist capacity. This includes drafting legally binding contracts, advising on complex commercial or investment vehicles, and navigating non-legally binding arrangements with international entities. Businesses with capabilities in these areas, particularly small and medium enterprises, are encouraged to compete as the procurement process is suitable for SMEs. The successful Supplier will also engage in knowledge sharing and guide DESNZ staff on legal risk, fostering informed decisions on project business cases. Given the scope and value of the contract, this represents a fertile ground for business growth within the legal services landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ICF Legal Service 2026

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5582d4ba-b6dc-4ffa-a016-0f1ad41a7822
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a17778b-9c16-4b80-a09d-6c6f6560bc26
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Apr 2026 - 28 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DESNZ
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
internationalclimateandenergy.procurement@energysecurity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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