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title: "C1241 - Legal Contract - DLA Piper"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-18"
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# C1241 - Legal Contract - DLA Piper

Buyer: NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6f92fe2-8942-42d5-87c5-6908b316eab7

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## Summary

The contract C1241, titled "Legal Contract - DLA Piper," has been awarded by NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED based in Leeds, England, under a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6360 Legal Panel for Government. The contract falls under the industry category of legal services and is scheduled to begin on 18 February 2026, with a completion date of 17 February 2027. This procurement process is selective, conducted via a framework agreement, and the contract value is set at £450,000. The award was published on 18 February 2026, following its activation on 16 February 2026, marking the transition into the 'Award' stage.

This procurement provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services to engage in high-risk finance and innovation projects within the governmental sector. The prospective businesses well-suited for such opportunities are those that can deliver specialised legal expertise, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as identified within the contract suitability criteria. This process can assist in business growth by offering access to government contracts under an established framework, enabling businesses to leverage their specific legal capabilities in a structured, high-stakes environment.

## Notice

Direct award under Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6360 Legal Panel for Government under Lot 3 - Finance and High Risk/Innovation. 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/749c4863-cf40-485f-9ac5-4007a989bdae |
| 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 | 16 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 | £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 | 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 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/749c4863-cf40-485f-9ac5-4007a989bdae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/749c4863-cf40-485f-9ac5-4007a989bdae
  18th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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