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title: "C1306 - Legal Contract - Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP"
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# C1306 - Legal Contract - Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Buyer: NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-816bda00-b718-4fba-a20a-acd6adb9eb98

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED awarding a contract under the legal services category. The contract, titled "C1306 - Legal Contract - Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP," falls within the CPV classification 79100000. The process used was a selective call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6360, aimed at finance and high-risk/innovation under Lot 3. Requirements were completed by 6 May 2026, and the contract period lasts from 8 May 2026 to 7 May 2027, with an optional extension to 7 May 2028. The buyer operates out of Leeds, England, while the supplier, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, is based in London. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 11 May 2026, with the contract currently active. The total contract value stands at £450,000.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity particularly for legal service providers specialising in financial and high-risk areas, as it underscores a zero-commitment agenda to support government deals through expertise. While the contract is already awarded, the visibility within such high-profile frameworks can offer substantial growth opportunities for similar businesses. The procurement's alignment with the Crown Commercial Services framework facilitates a streamlined process ideally suited to firms familiar with governmental procedures. The suitability criteria suggest SMEs are encouraged to engage, whereas, historically large firms like Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP are traditionally well-equipped to respond to such selective procurements.

## Notice

Direct award under Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6360 Legal Panel for Government under Lot 3 - Finance and High Risk/Innovation. This zero commitment is to provide critical support on deals as Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP have expertise in areas that are relevant to the Legal pipeline. Call-off expiry date till 7 May 2027 with an optional year extension to 7 May 2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2603a6a-93ec-4245-9caf-559a3c6a695e |
| 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 | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2026 - 7 May 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 | HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS KRAMER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2603a6a-93ec-4245-9caf-559a3c6a695e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2603a6a-93ec-4245-9caf-559a3c6a695e
  11th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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