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title: "C1235 - Legal Contract - Ashurst LLP"
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buyer: "NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED"
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# C1235 - Legal Contract - Ashurst LLP

Buyer: NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a642ae5-adeb-4d61-881c-7dd49f707a09

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "C1235 - Legal Contract - Ashurst LLP" has been awarded under the selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract is managed by National Wealth Fund Limited, based in Leeds, England. The contract involves legal services under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6360 for finance and high risk/innovation. It spans from 13 February 2026 to 12 February 2027, with an optional extension until 12 February 2028. The award was published on 19 February 2026, and the purchasing organisation is targeting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) while excluding voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender offers substantial opportunities for legal service providers focusing on finance and high-risk innovation sectors. Businesses proficient in providing legal solutions under specified frameworks will find this contract crucial for growth, particularly due to its allowance for SMEs. With Ashurst LLP being the supplier, similar large-scale companies, as well as emerging SMEs within the legal sector, are encouraged to pursue similar opportunities characterised by significant contract values and extensive periods, enhancing their market presence and expertise. The procurement process emphasises strong potential for business development using a structured framework and fosters growth in legal advisory services across government sectors.

## Notice

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 12 February 2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13a490a7-869f-48bc-9336-b348d722555d |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2026 - 12 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £450,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4HR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASHURST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13a490a7-869f-48bc-9336-b348d722555d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13a490a7-869f-48bc-9336-b348d722555d
  19th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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