Award

Legal Services

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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Award

14 Jan 2019 at 12:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office is seeking legal advisory services through a single tender action for a contract titled "Legal Services." The contract, valued at £209,334, involves providing legal advice and is classified under the CPV code 79111000. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period running from 31 March 2017 to 31 March 2020. This procurement opportunity is located in London, with a delivery address in SW1W 9SP, and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), although not for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs in the legal sector, particularly those specialising in providing legal advice to public organisations. Businesses that can effectively demonstrate their expertise and experience in similar legal services, alongside competitive pricing, would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts. Engaging in this procurement process could lead to further engagements with the National Audit Office and enhance visibility in the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

Providing Legal Advice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42c15e3b-6904-414b-827a-6986745cf5d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13f830dd-2756-4907-9c30-7c76f165bf1e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£209,334 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£209,334 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BROWNE JACOBSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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