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C1234 - Legal Contract - Ashurst LLP

NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED

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19 Feb 2026 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for contract C1234, titled "Legal Contract - Ashurst LLP," was initiated by the National Wealth Fund Limited, located in Leeds, England. This procurement falls under the legal services industry category and follows a selective procurement method via a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6360. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with Ashurst LLP selected as the supplier. Key dates include the contract start date of 13 February 2026, and it is set to conclude on 12 February 2027, with an optional extension available until 12 February 2028. The contract value is indicated as zero expenditure commitment, with the awarded value recorded at £500,000.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those familiar with major projects and complex advice. Ideal candidates are SMEs, given the procurement's suitability criteria favouring small and medium enterprises. The selective nature of this procurement method, combined with the framework agreement structure, offers an efficient route for qualified suppliers to secure valuable government contracts. Such opportunities are well-suited for firms aiming to expand their footprint in public sector legal services while engaging in complex, high-value projects.

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Notice Title

C1234 - Legal Contract - Ashurst LLP

Notice Description

Direct award under Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6360 Legal Panel for Government under Lot 2 - Major Projects and Complex Advice. The contract value is provided on the basis of a zero expenditure commitment. There is an optional extension till 12 February 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90c8e09f-d04d-427e-b266-8875482aaab6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/058839bd-8746-4f77-b47b-d53bcb9a1a72
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 12 Feb 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
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@nationalwealthfund.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ASHURST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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