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title: "Legal Services"
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# Legal Services

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-983eddf8-ba11-4842-b642-05a0b4912c28

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6b76696-e168-4b0a-92f5-a87c8ed4a0e7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £750,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE |
| Locality | VICTORIA |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BATES WELLS BRAITHWAITE; BIRCHAM DYSON BELL; BROWNE JACOBSON; CAPSTICKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 19 May 2017 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6b76696-e168-4b0a-92f5-a87c8ed4a0e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6b76696-e168-4b0a-92f5-a87c8ed4a0e7
  19th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=240215531
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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