Legal Service

What this is

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is re-procuring legal support services for its International Climate Finance (ICF) portfolio. The supplier will provide expert legal advice in foreign, corporate and commercial law including drafting legally binding contracts governed by foreign law, advising on complex commercial financial investment vehicles, and providing knowledge sharing with DESNZ staff. The initial contract value is £800,000 for 2 years with two one-year extension options (each £400,000).

Key points

• Legal advice for DESNZ International Climate Finance portfolio — specialist foreign/corporate/commercial law required
• Estimated initial contract value: £800,000 over 2 years, with extensions up to £1.6m total
• Anticipated award date: May 2026 — market engagement currently underway

Who can bid

Suppliers with specialist expertise in foreign, corporate and commercial law. The current contract is held by TLT LLP. Interested suppliers can complete a market engagement form indicating interest in bidding.

Money

Initial contract value £800,000 (excl. VAT) for 2 years. Two one-year extension options at £400,000 each. Total potential value: £1,600,000.

How to submit

A market engagement exercise is underway. Interested suppliers should complete the ICF Legal Service Request Form. Full tender process expected to launch via a framework.

Clarifications

Market engagement phase is open. No formal clarification deadline stated in available text.

Contract period

2 years from approximately May 2026, with two one-year extension options. Total potential duration: 4 years. Extension option value: £400,000 per year.

Classification

CPV 79100000 — Legal services EnglandLondon