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C1241 - Legal Contract - DLA Piper

NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED

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18 Feb 2026 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

The contract C1241, titled "Legal Contract - DLA Piper," has been awarded by NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED based in Leeds, England, under a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6360 Legal Panel for Government. The contract falls under the industry category of legal services and is scheduled to begin on 18 February 2026, with a completion date of 17 February 2027. This procurement process is selective, conducted via a framework agreement, and the contract value is set at £450,000. The award was published on 18 February 2026, following its activation on 16 February 2026, marking the transition into the 'Award' stage.

This procurement provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services to engage in high-risk finance and innovation projects within the governmental sector. The prospective businesses well-suited for such opportunities are those that can deliver specialised legal expertise, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as identified within the contract suitability criteria. This process can assist in business growth by offering access to government contracts under an established framework, enabling businesses to leverage their specific legal capabilities in a structured, high-stakes environment.

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Notice Title

C1241 - Legal Contract - DLA Piper

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 17 February 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6f92fe2-8942-42d5-87c5-6908b316eab7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/749c4863-cf40-485f-9ac5-4007a989bdae
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
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 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
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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

DLA PIPER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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