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C1191 - Legal - Simmons & Simmons LLP

NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED

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02 Dec 2025 at 09:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED, located at 2 Whitehall Quay, Leeds, England, with a focus on legal advisory and representation services. The contract, titled "C1191 - Legal - Simmons & Simmons LLP," was awarded to Simmons & Simmons LLP, based in London, with a maximum potential value of £950,000. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The current stage of the process is Award, with the contract period commencing on 28th November 2025 and concluding on 27th November 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale contracts within the UK. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly appealing due to its suitability requirements. Engaging with this contract can foster business growth by enhancing a firm's portfolio with prestigious public sector contracts and providing a stable revenue stream throughout the contract duration.

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Notice Title

C1191 - Legal - Simmons & Simmons LLP

Notice Description

New contract to cover legal work in relation to deals and other relevant matters. This is a zero-spend commitment contract up to a maximum potential value of PS950,000 over the whole term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd15120e-0dca-4828-9afa-77eed8c7a5f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58cd2f87-e4c5-4618-97fc-b8df2d524e75
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

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation 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
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 27 Nov 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

SIMMONS & SIMMONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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