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Award

04 Jun 2026 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has completed the procurement process to award a contract for legal services to Equal Justice Solicitors. The contract, titled "EE Legal services," spans from 1st April 2026 to 30th June 2026 and holds the potential for a three-month extension, possibly extending until 30th September 2026. The procurement method utilised was a sole source approach, categorised under the industry classification "Legal services" (CPV code 79100000). Taking place within the United Kingdom, this contract has been valued at £12,600 inclusive of VAT. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the award being made active on 15th April 2026. The NAO, located on Buckingham Palace Road, London, served as the purchasing entity.

This contract presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in legal services to align themselves as potential suppliers for future opportunities, especially those adept at working with governmental and public sector clients. As the NAO exclusively sourced Equal Justice Solicitors for this contract, businesses in the legal field that can provide similar services could benefit by positioning themselves for upcoming related procurement processes. The contract's structure offers a concise period with a flexible extension, making it appealing for firms looking to expand or establish their presence in the public sector legal services market within the UK.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

EE Legal services

Notice Description

National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a three month contract to Equal Justice Solicitors for EE legal services. The contract will run from 1st April 2026 to 30th June 2026 however may be extended for a further three months if required to 30 September 2026. The contract value is PS12,600.00 inclusive of VAT for the entire duration of the contract including extension provision.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-982a49fb-edbd-4eef-9ab4-a3eb00f883ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/533dcedf-5a75-4bdc-a541-dc08c041dd40
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Sole source
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

EQUAL JUSTICE SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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