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C1233 - Legal Contract - Slaughter and May

NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED

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18 Feb 2026 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the legal contract titled "C1233 - Legal Contract - Slaughter and May" was initiated by National Wealth Fund Limited, a government buyer based in Leeds, England. The contract falls within the industry category of legal services, targeting finance and high-risk innovation, under CPV code 79100000. The procurement is in the award stage with Slaughter and May Services Company announced as the supplier. The process relies on a selective method, specifically a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6360 Legal Panel. The contract period begins on 9 February 2026 and concludes on 8 February 2027, with a possible extension to 8 February 2028. Key dates include the tender end date of 8 February 2026, and the award publication date of 18 February 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in legal services to engage with high-profile financial and innovative projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement process supports SME involvement. Companies proficient in handling finance and high-risk innovations will find this contract particularly appealing, given its strategic significance to governmental operations. Those who can effectively utilise the preferential framework agreement setting can leverage this opportunity to expand their footprint within the government's legal services domain.

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Notice Title

C1233 - Legal Contract - Slaughter and May

Notice Description

Direct award under Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6360 Legal Panel for Government under Lot 3 - Finance and High Risk/Innovation The contract value is provided on the basis of a zero expenditure commitment. There is an optional extension till 8 February 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a92b0b4b-ce43-45f3-9f2d-c1c1f3631e7d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb34755f-e06b-4743-a694-c5ab0a337e8e
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
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 8 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

SLAUGHTER AND MAY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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