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title: "C1240 - Legal Contract - DLA Piper"
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buyer: "NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-18"
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# C1240 - Legal Contract - DLA Piper

Buyer: NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-deabb4bb-36be-47c8-9477-68474ab9b2ae

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## Summary

The contract titled "C1240 - Legal Contract - DLA Piper" represents a procurement process by NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED, utilising the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6360 for Legal Services under Lot 2, specifically targeting major projects and complex advice within the legal services industry in the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage as of 18 February 2026, with the chosen supplier, DLA Piper UK LLP, tasked with providing services from 18 February 2026 to 17 February 2027, with a potential extension up to 17 February 2028. The procurement method employed is selective, with the contract following a call-off arrangement from a framework agreement.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities for SMEs specialising in legal services seeking to engage in substantial governmental projects. The involvement of a major framework like Crown Commercial Services showcases the scale and prestige associated with this contract, underpinning growth prospects for legal firms with the capability to deliver complex advice and project management. Although the supplier has already been selected, businesses operating in this sector might consider exploring similar frameworks to access future opportunities and collaborations that might emanate from the NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED or similar organisations.

## Notice

Direct award under Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6360 Legal Panel for Government under Lot 2 - Major Projects and Complex Advice The contract value is provided on the basis of a zero expenditure commitment. There is an optional extension till 17 February 2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07abddbc-487a-43de-bcb6-12b30470a512 |
| 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 | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | DLA PIPER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07abddbc-487a-43de-bcb6-12b30470a512

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07abddbc-487a-43de-bcb6-12b30470a512
  18th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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