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title: "Provision of Legal Services - Local Public Audit Law"
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# Provision of Legal Services - Local Public Audit Law

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98780063-9978-41b4-a179-26158cf4484b

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3a9015a-2489-41f2-bbc6-d95f648caf43 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2024 at 13:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3a9015a-2489-41f2-bbc6-d95f648caf43

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3a9015a-2489-41f2-bbc6-d95f648caf43
  5th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Victoria:-Legal-services./6Z7AKSY7GV
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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