This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

16 Jun 2026 at 10:22

Tender

12 Jun 2026 at 13:58

Planning

02 Feb 2026 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is conducting a public procurement process for a framework agreement to provide legal services related to Renewable Energy Development across the Nation’s Forests. This tender, titled "Legal Support – Renewable Energy Development," falls under the services category, particularly focusing on legal services within the renewable energy sector, including wind energy developments. The procurement stage is currently active, following recent updates on 16 June 2026. The Commission, acting on behalf of Forestry England, aims to enter complex legal agreements, requiring specialist legal expertise. The procurement follows an open procedure and allows electronic submission in English. Key deadlines include the enquiry period closing on 3 July 2026, with the tender submission deadline set for 10 July 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030, covering numerous regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services within the renewable energy sector to collaborate with a major public authority. The framework agreement highlights the need for legal experts capable of navigating complex legal partnerships and ensuring compliance throughout various project stages. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with the framework allowing for up to four suppliers. This direct award framework is particularly beneficial for firms with expertise in renewable energy and legal risk management, offering a stable revenue stream and the potential for broadening industry connections. The estimated contract value, worth up to £1.2 million, underlines the substantial opportunity for businesses equipped with the requisite capabilities to enhance their portfolios and expand their influence in the public sector legal advisory market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Legal Support - Renewable Energy Development

Notice Description

You are invited to tender for a framework agreement to provide Forestry England with legal services in connection with Renewable Energy developments (notably wind energy developments) across the Nation's Forests. For full details of our needs, please read the separate specification document. Renewable development presents a new strategic opportunity for Forestry England which will require Forestry England, acting on behalf of the Secretary of State, to enter into a range of complex legal agreements including partnerships with other developers and relevant stakeholders. Renewable energy development is a highly specialist area, it therefore necessitates access to legal advisers with specific expertise and experience in this sector to ensure appropriate risk management and compliance throughout the development lifecycle.

Planning Information

Suppliers are invited to participate in this market engagement exercise to help prepare for the forthcoming procurement. Interested organisations should register their interest and indicate their capability to provide the specialist Renewable development legal services described above. This engagement aims to gauge market capacity and ensure that suppliers are aware of, and prepared for, the upcoming opportunity. Please email your interest to commercial.services@forestryengland.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056532-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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