Planning

Local Public Audit Legal Services

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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Planning

24 Sep 2024 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Local Public Audit Legal Services", classified under the legal services industry category. The procurement method is an open procedure (above threshold). The contract is set to start on 1 April 2025 and end on 31 March 2031, with a 4-year initial term followed by a possible 2-year extension. The total estimated contract value is GBP 540,000. Potential suppliers are advised to review further details on the Delta e-sourcing portal as additional information will be provided shortly. Relevant future opportunities will be communicated by 28 October 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those with substantial experience in local public audit legal issues. The successful bidder will provide crucial legal advice to various NAO stakeholders, supporting audit teams, and advising on audit and public law. This is an excellent growth opportunity for SMEs with relevant expertise, providing a long-term partnership with a major public sector body. Firms that can demonstrate a deep understanding of the UK public sector's legal landscape and offer authoritative, independent advice will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Local Public Audit Legal Services

Notice Description

The 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 PIN is for the maximum duration of 6 years. The advisor 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. This will include the provision of advice to audit teams, central support functions, senior NAO staff and the Comptroller and Auditor General as required. We are seeking to appoint an advisor who will work closely and collaboratively with us, while providing responsive, clear, independent and authoritative advice. This will include: * supporting and advising on matters relating to the C&AG's Code of Audit Practice and guidance to local auditors; * providing guidance and advice on all aspects of the local public audit regime in England; * assisting the NAO in responding to queries from audit firms and other stakeholders on the interpretation of public law, audit law and the legal framework applicable to local public bodies; and * advising on anticipated/actual changes in relevant primary and secondary legislation and regulations. Additional information: Further information will be provided via Delta e-sourcing portal shortly. If you are interested in obtaining more information, please email NAO.Procurement@nao.org.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fffe83cd-5d11-417d-86f1-75626a95f036
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dd1eb2b-27d7-48d6-a607-1bd96bf3801e
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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