Tender

Provision of Legal Services - Local Public Audit Law

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

05 Nov 2024 at 14:05

Planning

24 Sep 2024 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) is seeking to appoint an experienced advisor to provide local public audit legal services. This tender, titled "Provision of Legal Services - Local Public Audit Law," falls under the legal services industry category and covers the entire United Kingdom. The procurement is at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 10th December 2024. The maximum contract length is six years, starting from 1st April 2025 until 31st March 2031, which includes an initial term of four years and a possible two-year extension. The estimated total contract value for the six years is £450,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and submissions are to be made electronically through the Delta eSourcing portal.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal advisory and representation services, particularly those with a strong track record in local public audit law and familiarity with the UK public sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to consider this opportunity. Businesses equipped to provide responsive, clear, independent, and authoritative advice on public law, audit law, and relevant legislative changes would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms that can support the NAO with guidance on the Code of Audit Practice, interpretation of public law, and audit regime matters in England would find this contract beneficial for business growth.

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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

Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Audit Office is seeking to appoint an experienced advisor with a strong track record of providing local public audit legal services. 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: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6Z7AKSY7GV

Renewal: Option to extend the contract by a further 2 years - total contract length 4+2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049d58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035801-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

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
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
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
28 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
NAO Central Procurement Team
Contact Email
nao.procurement@nao.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2077987000, +44 2077987372

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

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