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C1240 - Legal Contract - DLA Piper

NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED

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18 Feb 2026 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "C1240 - Legal Contract - DLA Piper" represents a procurement process by NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED, utilising the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6360 for Legal Services under Lot 2, specifically targeting major projects and complex advice within the legal services industry in the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage as of 18 February 2026, with the chosen supplier, DLA Piper UK LLP, tasked with providing services from 18 February 2026 to 17 February 2027, with a potential extension up to 17 February 2028. The procurement method employed is selective, with the contract following a call-off arrangement from a framework agreement.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities for SMEs specialising in legal services seeking to engage in substantial governmental projects. The involvement of a major framework like Crown Commercial Services showcases the scale and prestige associated with this contract, underpinning growth prospects for legal firms with the capability to deliver complex advice and project management. Although the supplier has already been selected, businesses operating in this sector might consider exploring similar frameworks to access future opportunities and collaborations that might emanate from the NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED or similar organisations.

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Notice Title

C1240 - Legal Contract - DLA Piper

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 17 February 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-deabb4bb-36be-47c8-9477-68474ab9b2ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07abddbc-487a-43de-bcb6-12b30470a512
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
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 17 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.com
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

DLA PIPER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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