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title: "Trees: Woodland Carbon Purchase Fund WCPF External Legal Advisory Services"
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# Trees: Woodland Carbon Purchase Fund WCPF External Legal Advisory Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e22315d9-2817-4b38-9f2c-f4cc5f5ac9be

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) led a procurement process titled "Trees: Woodland Carbon Purchase Fund WCPF External Legal Advisory Services". This procurement, categorised under "Legal services" with CPV code 79100000, involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Ashurst LLP. The contract period spans from 2nd July 2026 to 30th September 2028, covering locations including the British Oversea Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The total value of the contract is £500,000, and the minimum bid amount was £60,000. The tender was closed to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

For businesses looking to expand in the legal services industry, this tender represents a significant opportunity to engage with DEFRA, a major government department dealing with environmental, food, and rural affairs. Companies with established frameworks for providing comprehensive legal counsel to government entities are especially well-suited to such contracts. Despite being awarded, this contract highlights the potential lucrative opportunities available for firms with specialized expertise in environmental law or governmental contracts, ensuring ongoing business growth through strategic partnerships with public sector clients.

## Notice

Trees: Woodland Carbon Purchase Fund WCPF External Legal Advisory Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b07415c-3cf3-4c69-b803-7d20d186ebf4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASHURST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b07415c-3cf3-4c69-b803-7d20d186ebf4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b07415c-3cf3-4c69-b803-7d20d186ebf4
  27th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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