--- title: "Provision of Legal Services - Local Public Audit Law" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049d58" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049d58" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049d58.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049d58.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE" published: "2024-11-05" --- # Provision of Legal Services - Local Public Audit Law Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049d58 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049d58) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049d58.json) ## Summary 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. ## 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 ### 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035801-2024 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | 28 Oct 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £450,000 | | Lots value | £450,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services - 79111000 - Legal advisory services - 79112000 - Legal representation services - 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services ## Release History - 5 Nov 2024 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035801-2024 - 24 Sep 2024 at 13:17 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030497-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/mainMenu.html - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6Z7AKSY7GV - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Victoria:-Legal-services./6Z7AKSY7GV - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/6Z7AKSY7GV - https://www.nao.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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