--- title: "ITT UNDER FRAMEWORK RM6360 LOT 1 - ICF Legal Service 2026" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5582d4ba-b6dc-4ffa-a016-0f1ad41a7822" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5582d4ba-b6dc-4ffa-a016-0f1ad41a7822" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5582d4ba-b6dc-4ffa-a016-0f1ad41a7822.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5582d4ba-b6dc-4ffa-a016-0f1ad41a7822.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DESNZ" published: "2026-02-23" --- # ITT UNDER FRAMEWORK RM6360 LOT 1 - ICF Legal Service 2026 Buyer: DESNZ Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5582d4ba-b6dc-4ffa-a016-0f1ad41a7822 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5582d4ba-b6dc-4ffa-a016-0f1ad41a7822) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5582d4ba-b6dc-4ffa-a016-0f1ad41a7822.json) ## Summary The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is actively seeking to re-procure its legal support services for the International Climate Finance (ICF) portfolio. This procurement falls under the category of legal services and is distributed across various global regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Europe, and the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender amendment stage, with a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £800,000 (excluding VAT) for an initial two-year period, with options to extend for two additional years at £400,000 each. Key tender period details include an end date on 19th March 2026, while the contract period starts on 29th April 2026 and concludes on 28th April 2028. Business opportunities arising from this tender are particularly favourable for SMEs with expertise in foreign, corporate, and commercial law. Suitable businesses can provide essential legal advice and support linked to DESNZ’s climate finance initiatives globally. Engaging in this tender presents a growth avenue for enterprises that are adept at navigating complex commercial arrangements and foreign legal frameworks. Additionally, there is an opportunity for drafting and advising on legally binding contracts, as well as contributing to DESNZ's internal understanding of legal risks. This provides a platform for businesses to share knowledge and possibly form lasting partnerships with DESNZ, enhancing their market presence and reputation in the legal services industry connected to climate finance. ## Notice The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is seeking to re-procure its legal support services contract through via the framework. The initial contract value is estimated at PS800,000 (excl. VAT) for 2 years with two one-year extension options, each with a value of PS400,000. DESNZ requires a Supplier to provide legal advice and support for the development and delivery of its International Climate Finance (ICF) portfolio of programmes. This support will be required on an ad hoc and project-specific basis, complementing the legal advice currently obtained through the Government Legal Department. The Supplier will be expected to provide expertise in foreign, corporate, and commercial law, particularly in areas where DESNZ lacks specialist legal expertise or capacity through the Government Legal Department. This includes drafting legally binding contracts and funding arrangements governed by foreign law, advising on complex commercial or financial investment vehicles, and providing guidance on non-legally binding arrangements with international organisations. Additionally, the Supplier will provide knowledge sharing - and develop guidance documentation in cases of common issues - for DESNZ staff on common legal issues. This will enable DESNZ staff to make informed assessments of legal risk when drafting project business cases or amendments to template terms and conditions, prior to review by the Supplier or the Government Legal Department. The Supplier will also provide updates on upcoming changes in law affecting ICF programmes. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a17778b-9c16-4b80-a09d-6c6f6560bc26 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Apr 2026 - 28 Apr 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DESNZ | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2HP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 23 Feb 2026 at 15:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a17778b-9c16-4b80-a09d-6c6f6560bc26 - 12 Feb 2026 at 16:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a17778b-9c16-4b80-a09d-6c6f6560bc26 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a17778b-9c16-4b80-a09d-6c6f6560bc26 23rd February 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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