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C1306 - Legal Contract - Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED

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11 May 2026 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED awarding a contract under the legal services category. The contract, titled "C1306 - Legal Contract - Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP," falls within the CPV classification 79100000. The process used was a selective call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6360, aimed at finance and high-risk/innovation under Lot 3. Requirements were completed by 6 May 2026, and the contract period lasts from 8 May 2026 to 7 May 2027, with an optional extension to 7 May 2028. The buyer operates out of Leeds, England, while the supplier, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, is based in London. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 11 May 2026, with the contract currently active. The total contract value stands at £450,000.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity particularly for legal service providers specialising in financial and high-risk areas, as it underscores a zero-commitment agenda to support government deals through expertise. While the contract is already awarded, the visibility within such high-profile frameworks can offer substantial growth opportunities for similar businesses. The procurement's alignment with the Crown Commercial Services framework facilitates a streamlined process ideally suited to firms familiar with governmental procedures. The suitability criteria suggest SMEs are encouraged to engage, whereas, historically large firms like Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP are traditionally well-equipped to respond to such selective procurements.

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Notice Title

C1306 - Legal Contract - Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Notice Description

Direct award under Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6360 Legal Panel for Government under Lot 3 - Finance and High Risk/Innovation. This zero commitment 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-b5fd17-816bda00-b718-4fba-a20a-acd6adb9eb98
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2603a6a-93ec-4245-9caf-559a3c6a695e
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
£450,000 £100K-£500K
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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