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ICF Legal Services Contract Award Notice

DESNZ

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10 Jul 2026 at 15:26

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08 Jul 2026 at 14:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has successfully concluded the procurement process for its ICF Legal Services Contract, awarding the contract to TLT LLP. This legal support services contract, valued at £800,000 for an initial two-year period with the possibility of two additional one-year extensions valued at £400,000 each, focuses on providing legal advice and support for DESNZ’s International Climate Finance programmes. The services span expertise in foreign, corporate, and commercial law, especially in drafting contracts and advising on complex financial vehicles. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 8 June 2026, with the period extending to 7 June 2028, and covers locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the UK, and the Rest of the World.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for firms with capabilities in delivering specialised legal services, particularly those adept in international transactions and foreign law. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for this opportunity by DESNZ, fostering potential growth in these sectors. This contract underscores an expanding market for legal services intersecting with government climate finance programmes, making it an ideal fit for businesses that specialise in legal frameworks regarding international finance and commercial law.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ICF Legal Services Contract Award Notice

Notice Description

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has re-procured its legal support services contract via framework. The contract value is PS800,000 (excl. VAT) for 2 years with two one-year extension options, each with a value of PS400,000. DESNZ has selected TLT LLP through a thorough procurement process to provide legal advice and support the development and delivery of its International Climate Finance (ICF) portfolio of programmes. This support is required on an ad hoc and project-specific basis, complementing the legal advice currently obtained through the Government Legal Department. The TLT LLP will 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b65b918f-5b64-4a00-adb2-e3f554cb80a2
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, VCSE
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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DESNZ
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TLT

Further Information

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