Award

C1194 - Direct award under RM6240 to Eversheds Sutherland

NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED

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Award

08 Jan 2026 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The National Wealth Fund Limited, located in Leeds, England, is the contracting authority responsible for this procurement process titled "C1194 - Direct award under RM6240 to Eversheds Sutherland". This process, classified under the CPV code 79100000 for Legal Services, involves the selective procurement method known as a "call-off from a framework agreement". It addresses legal advisory services in employment law within England and Wales. The tender was initiated in the "award" stage, with a contract valued at £950,000, becoming active on 21st December 2025. The contract period spans from 22nd December 2025 to 5th September 2026, including two optional 12-month extensions. The process allows for consideration of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), though it's not specifically tailored for Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSE).

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those capable of offering employment law advisory services. The awarded supplier, Eversheds Sutherland, showcases the potential for large firms to secure substantial government contracts through framework agreements. Companies with the capacity to engage in selective procurement processes, such as call-offs under established frameworks, are well-positioned to compete and potentially benefit from similar opportunities. The framework allows for stability and scalability by securing repeat business through extensions, making it an attractive prospect for firms aiming to expand their footprint in public sector legal advisory services.

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Notice Title

C1194 - Direct award under RM6240 to Eversheds Sutherland

Notice Description

Direct award under Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6240 Public Sector Legal Services Lot 2a General Service Provision - England and Wales for the provision of legal advisory services in the area of employment law. The contract value is provided on the basis of a zero expenditure commitment. There are 2 x 12 month optional extensions till 05/09/2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d1e0d431-7c52-4085-85ec-8223aff3c032
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bd848e2-c4db-4dbc-845d-0a8b5f36b32a
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
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 5 Sep 2026 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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