Award

Legal Services

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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Award

19 May 2017 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has completed a procurement process for Legal Services, valued at £750,000, in the legal services industry category. The procurement employed a selective method under a restricted procedure, with the tender period concluding on 31 March 2017. The contract, which commenced on 1 April 2017, is set to last until 31 March 2019, with services required predominantly in London, United Kingdom. The NAO is looking for experienced legal advisors who have a strong understanding of the UK public sector and its legal challenges.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms, particularly those with a strong track record supporting public sector clients. Businesses that specialise in public law, compliance, and legal advisory roles would be well-suited to compete, especially those capable of demonstrating relevant experience and a collaborative approach. The awarded contract will enable successful bidders to work closely with the NAO, potentially leading to further engagements within the public sector, thereby fostering business growth in this specialised legal market.

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Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

The NAO does not have an in-house legal team. We are seeking to appoint experienced advisors who possess a sound track record of providing legal services of the type set out in the Lots specified in this procurement. Bidders will be expected to possess, and be able to demonstrate, authoritative knowledge of the UK public sector; the legal issues it faces and, where appropriate, how these affect the NAO in its capacity as the United Kingdom's principal public sector audit body. The successful bidder for each Lot will be expected to provide legal services to support the NAO's business. This will include the provision of advice to audit teams and central support functions as required. We are seeking to appoint advisors who will work closely and collaboratively with the NAO as if they were an extension of our own organisational structure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-983eddf8-ba11-4842-b642-05a0b4912c28
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6b76696-e168-4b0a-92f5-a87c8ed4a0e7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 1-2 years
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
VICTORIA
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

BATES WELLS BRAITHWAITE

BIRCHAM DYSON BELL

BROWNE JACOBSON

CAPSTICKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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