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GEN_20_28 The Provision of Legal Services: Constitutional and Public Law and Local Public Audit Law

National Audit Office

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02 Jun 2021 at 16:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office is seeking suppliers for the provision of legal services, specifically in Constitutional and Public Law and Local Public Audit Law, under an open tender process. The tender was initiated on 2nd June 2021 and has been categorised under legal services with a primary focus on advisory roles. The delivery location is London, and the tender encompasses two specific lots, both of which have been entered into the contract award phase, with significant contract values of £1,510,000 and £345,000 assigned to the respective lots.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly small or medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage in providing specialised legal advisory services. Companies with expertise in constitutional law, public audit laws, or general legal advisory roles will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. As this tender is active, businesses looking to expand their portfolios in public sector contracts should consider preparing focused proposals that align with the requirements outlined in the tender documentation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GEN_20_28 The Provision of Legal Services: Constitutional and Public Law and Local Public Audit Law

Notice Description

Legal advice for Constitutional and Public Law and Local Public Audit Law. This tender has been divided into two lots. Lot 1: Constitutional and Public Law Lot 2: Local Public Audit Law Further details can be found in the ITT documents.

Lot Information

Constitutional and Public Law

Legal Advice relating to the C&AG/NAO's constitutional position and statutory powers - including but not limited to: o interpretation of C&AG/NAO's existing powers and responsibilities (for example: financial audit; value for money examinations and Comptroller function); o proposed/draft legislation impacting on C&AG/NAO's powers and responsibilities (both UK and devolved legislation); o relationship between the C&AG, the NAO and Parliament; o C&AG's discretion and independence; o C&AG as an Officer of the House of Commons; o parliamentary privilege. *Advice relating to existing and draft legislation of relevance to the C&AG/NAO's operational and audit activities - including but not limited to: o application and compliance with statutory regimes (for example: Freedom of Information; Environmental Information Regulations; subject access requests; data protection; money laundering; judicial review; equality and inclusion); o interpretation and guidance regarding the implications of public law matters for the C&AG/NAO's work (for example: commercial sensitivity; national security; confidentiality; tax law; defamation and discovery; legal privilege and sub-judice questions; EU exit, EU law; devolution and Covid19 related matters). Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/82R9T84E65

Local Public Audit Law

*Legal advice Including but not limited to: o supporting and advising on matters relating to the C&AG's Code of Audit Practice and guidance to local auditors; o providing guidance and advice on all aspects of the local public audit regime in England; o assisting the NAO in responding to queries from audit firms and other correspondents on the interpretation of public law, audit law and the legal framework applicable to local public bodies; o advising on anticipated/actual changes in relevant primary and secondary legislation and regulations, including any implications of EU exit, devolution and Covid19. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/82R9T84E65

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b7a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012343-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79112000 - Legal representation services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,855,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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
2
Supplier Names

BDB Pitmans

Bates Wells

Further Information

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