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CRDC legal advice

UK EXPORT FINANCE

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13 Jul 2026 at 15:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for providing legal advisory services related to climate resilient debt clauses was conducted by UK Export Finance (UKEF), a prominent agency located in London, England. This tender, titled "CRDC legal advice," falls under the industry category of Legal advisory services (CPV: 79111000). The procurement was conducted using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, and it reached the award stage, with Clifford Chance LLP being the awarded supplier. The procurement process was completed, with the tender period concluding on 26th June 2026, and the contract period spanning from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029. The total contract value amounts to £100,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for large legal firms specialising in advisory services within the UK. Given the nature of the project, businesses with expertise in debt clauses, particularly those associated with climate resilience, would find this contract particularly relevant to their portfolios. Although this tender was not specifically marked for SMEs or VCSEs, firms with substantial resources and expertise in complex legal issues could benefit from the association with a reputable public finance agency and the potential for future collaborations. The completion of this tender signals future opportunities for similar consultations in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CRDC legal advice

Notice Description

Legal advice relating to climate resilient debt clauses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21c3e3d9-7fa3-4b00-86ef-13ea777fc0a1
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 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
UK EXPORT FINANCE
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 2HQ
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

CLIFFORD CHANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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