--- title: "Local Public Audit Legal Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fffe83cd-5d11-417d-86f1-75626a95f036" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fffe83cd-5d11-417d-86f1-75626a95f036" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fffe83cd-5d11-417d-86f1-75626a95f036.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fffe83cd-5d11-417d-86f1-75626a95f036.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE" published: "2024-09-24" --- # Local Public Audit Legal Services Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fffe83cd-5d11-417d-86f1-75626a95f036 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fffe83cd-5d11-417d-86f1-75626a95f036) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fffe83cd-5d11-417d-86f1-75626a95f036.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dd1eb2b-27d7-48d6-a607-1bd96bf3801e | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Oct 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £540,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE | | Locality | LONDON | | 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 - 24 Sep 2024 at 13:23 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dd1eb2b-27d7-48d6-a607-1bd96bf3801e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dd1eb2b-27d7-48d6-a607-1bd96bf3801e 24th September 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/mainMenu.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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