--- title: "Legal Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d5dba65c-c6f8-41b0-a665-d7484b4dad60" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d5dba65c-c6f8-41b0-a665-d7484b4dad60" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d5dba65c-c6f8-41b0-a665-d7484b4dad60.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d5dba65c-c6f8-41b0-a665-d7484b4dad60.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DESNZ" published: "2026-01-08" --- # Legal Service Buyer: DESNZ Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5dba65c-c6f8-41b0-a665-d7484b4dad60 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d5dba65c-c6f8-41b0-a665-d7484b4dad60) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d5dba65c-c6f8-41b0-a665-d7484b4dad60.json) ## Summary The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is currently in the planning stage of re-procuring its legal support services, focusing on legal advice for its International Climate Finance (ICF) portfolio. This opportunity was announced on 8th January 2026 and aims to secure a contract valued at £800,000, with an initial period of two years starting from April 2026 and the potential for two one-year extensions. The procurement is classified under the legal services category (CPV 79100000), targeting delivery across numerous locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. Businesses should note that a market engagement exercise was conducted previously, and DESNZ is reaching out for further market readiness support. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in foreign, corporate, and commercial law. Companies able to provide comprehensive legal support, including contract drafting and guidance on complex commercial agreements, can leverage this opportunity to expand their scope within international climate finance initiatives. Additionally, organisations adept in legal risk assessment and law-related knowledge sharing would find this contract beneficial for growth. The contract aligns well with SMEs looking to enhance their portfolio by partnering with a government department focused on tackling global climate change challenges. ## Notice The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is seeking to re-procure its legal support services contract 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. We anticipate awarding this contract for May 2026 (subject to change). 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. The current contract, awarded to TLT LLP is due to expire within the next year. The new contract will ensure continuity of legal support services for DESNZ's ICF portfolio, which aims to drive urgent action to tackle climate change by supporting low carbon growth in developing countries. A market engagement exercise for this procurement was undertaken last year. To support our planning and market readiness, interested Suppliers are invited to complete the following forms to indicate: - whether a further market engagement event would be of interest; and - whether you would be interested in submitting a bid for this tender. ICF Legal Service Request Form - Fill in form ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c6ccbed-6016-4197-aab7-ca84a4a62a9d | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 1 Dec 2027 | | 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 | Planned | | 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 - 8 Jan 2026 at 16:21 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c6ccbed-6016-4197-aab7-ca84a4a62a9d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c6ccbed-6016-4197-aab7-ca84a4a62a9d 8th January 2026 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://forms.office.com/e/gxUUkXtnzw A market engagement exercise for this procurement was undertaken last year. 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