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title: "Legal counsel for a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP)"
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# Legal counsel for a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP)

Buyer: 7 FORCE COMMERCIAL SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-534791a9-5705-402e-b257-f150c086806a

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## Summary

This public procurement process is managed by 7 Force Commercial Services, based in Northfleet, England. It concerns the provision of legal services for a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP), classified under the CPV code 79100000. The process concluded with an award, following a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the CCS RM6240 Legal Services framework. The contract, valued at £30,000, commenced on 1st November 2025 and will run until 30th April 2026, with services delivered to the postal code CM2 6DA.

Opportunities for business growth arise from the need for legal expertise related to infrastructure projects. The procurement process indicates suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), providing a valuable entry point for such businesses to showcase their capabilities in a high-stakeslegal environment. The awarded contract went to GOWLING WLG (LLP), a large-scale supplier, highlighting the competitive nature of this segment and the potential for SMEs to build partnerships or expand their services to compete effectively in future opportunities.

## Notice

This contract has been awarded. It was a direct award from the CCS RM6240 Legal Services framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d106cc5-6b42-42f0-8ec0-934858ae59f1 |
| 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 | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | 7 FORCE COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Locality | NORTHFLEET |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA11 8BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Gravesham |
| Electoral ward | Northfleet & Springhead |
| Westminster constituency | Gravesham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GOWLING WLG (LLP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2025 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d106cc5-6b42-42f0-8ec0-934858ae59f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d106cc5-6b42-42f0-8ec0-934858ae59f1
  27th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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