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title: "C1194 - Direct award under RM6240 to Eversheds Sutherland"
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# C1194 - Direct award under RM6240 to Eversheds Sutherland

Buyer: NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1e0d431-7c52-4085-85ec-8223aff3c032

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## Summary

The National Wealth Fund Limited, located in Leeds, England, is the contracting authority responsible for this procurement process titled "C1194 - Direct award under RM6240 to Eversheds Sutherland". This process, classified under the CPV code 79100000 for Legal Services, involves the selective procurement method known as a "call-off from a framework agreement". It addresses legal advisory services in employment law within England and Wales. The tender was initiated in the "award" stage, with a contract valued at £950,000, becoming active on 21st December 2025. The contract period spans from 22nd December 2025 to 5th September 2026, including two optional 12-month extensions. The process allows for consideration of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), though it's not specifically tailored for Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSE).

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those capable of offering employment law advisory services. The awarded supplier, Eversheds Sutherland, showcases the potential for large firms to secure substantial government contracts through framework agreements. Companies with the capacity to engage in selective procurement processes, such as call-offs under established frameworks, are well-positioned to compete and potentially benefit from similar opportunities. The framework allows for stability and scalability by securing repeat business through extensions, making it an attractive prospect for firms aiming to expand their footprint in public sector legal advisory services.

## Notice

Direct award under Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6240 Public Sector Legal Services Lot 2a General Service Provision - England and Wales for the provision of legal advisory services in the area of employment law. The contract value is provided on the basis of a zero expenditure commitment. There are 2 x 12 month optional extensions till 05/09/2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bd848e2-c4db-4dbc-845d-0a8b5f36b32a |
| 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 | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2025 - 5 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £950,000 |
| 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 | EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bd848e2-c4db-4dbc-845d-0a8b5f36b32a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bd848e2-c4db-4dbc-845d-0a8b5f36b32a
  8th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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