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Trees: Woodland Carbon Purchase Fund WCPF External Legal Advisory Services

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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27 Jul 2026 at 10:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) led a procurement process titled "Trees: Woodland Carbon Purchase Fund WCPF External Legal Advisory Services". This procurement, categorised under "Legal services" with CPV code 79100000, involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Ashurst LLP. The contract period spans from 2nd July 2026 to 30th September 2028, covering locations including the British Oversea Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The total value of the contract is £500,000, and the minimum bid amount was £60,000. The tender was closed to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

For businesses looking to expand in the legal services industry, this tender represents a significant opportunity to engage with DEFRA, a major government department dealing with environmental, food, and rural affairs. Companies with established frameworks for providing comprehensive legal counsel to government entities are especially well-suited to such contracts. Despite being awarded, this contract highlights the potential lucrative opportunities available for firms with specialized expertise in environmental law or governmental contracts, ensuring ongoing business growth through strategic partnerships with public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trees: Woodland Carbon Purchase Fund WCPF External Legal Advisory Services

Notice Description

Trees: Woodland Carbon Purchase Fund WCPF External Legal Advisory Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e22315d9-2817-4b38-9f2c-f4cc5f5ac9be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b07415c-3cf3-4c69-b803-7d20d186ebf4
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASHURST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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