Tender

Provision of Legal Services - Local Public Audit Law

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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Tender

05 Nov 2024 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has initiated an open procurement process for the provision of legal services focused on local public audit law. This tender, published on 5th November 2024, aims to secure an experienced legal advisor with a robust history in public audit services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 10th December 2024 at 14:00 GMT. The contract, valued at £450,000, will span from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2031, covering various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those adept in the public audit sector. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, making it an attractive prospect for smaller firms looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts. This lengthy engagement offers the potential for sustained business growth over a six-year period, providing stability and a platform for exhibiting expertise in a critical area of public finance and governance.

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Notice Title

Provision of Legal Services - Local Public Audit Law

Notice Description

he National Audit Office is seeking to appoint an experienced advisor with a strong track record of providing local public audit legal services. The maximum contract length is 6 years from 1 April 2025 until 31 March 2031 (4 years initial term and 2-year extension period). The estimated total contract value in this Notice is for the maximum duration of 6 years. The tender document can be found on the NAO Delta e-sourcing portal : https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Victoria:-Legal-services./6Z7AKSY7GV Access Code: 6Z7AKSY7GV

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-98780063-9978-41b4-a179-26158cf4484b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3a9015a-2489-41f2-bbc6-d95f648caf43
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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