Provision of Legal Services - Local Public Audit Law

Concepts

• legal services
• victoria
• legal advice and representation
• legal advisory
• legal representation
• legal advisory and information
• local public audit legal services
• local public bodies
• public law
• audit firms

Location

United Kingdom: UNITED KINGDOM

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./6Z7AKSY7... Access Code: 6Z7AKSY7GV

Total Quantity or Scope

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 Options

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

Award Criteria

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

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Victoria:-Legal-services./6Z7AKSY7... To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6Z7AKSY7GV GO Reference: GO-2024115-PRO-28407976