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Title: | GEN_20_28 The Provision of Legal Services: Constitutional and Public Law and Local Public Audit Law |
Notice type: | Contract Notice |
Authority: | National Audit Office |
Nature of contract: | Services |
Procedure: | Open |
Short Description: | Legal advice for Constitutional and Public Law and Local Public Audit Law. This tender has been divided into two lots. Lot 1: Constitutional and Public Law Lot 2: Local Public Audit Law Further details can be found in the ITT documents. |
Published: | 21/10/2020 17:58 |
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Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
National Audit Office
157-197 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, London,, London, , United Kingdom, London, SW1W 9SP, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 2077987985, Email: tania.khan@nao.org.uk
Main Address: https://www.nao.org.uk/
NUTS Code: UKI
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement: No.
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No.
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Legal-services./82R9T84E65
Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/82R9T84E65 to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: Not provided
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type:: Central Government
I.5) Main activity
Other activity:
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: GEN_20_28 The Provision of Legal Services: Constitutional and Public Law and Local Public Audit Law
Reference Number: Not provided
II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
79100000 - Legal services.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
II.1.4) Short description: Legal advice for Constitutional and Public Law and Local Public Audit Law.
This tender has been divided into two lots.
Lot 1: Constitutional and Public Law
Lot 2: Local Public Audit Law
Further details can be found in the ITT documents.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 1,885,000
Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for: All lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: Not provided
II.2) Description
II.2) Description Lot No. 1
II.2.1) Title: Constitutional and Public Law
Lot No: 1
II.2.2) Additional 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.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKI LONDON
II.2.4) Description of procurement: Legal Advice relating to the C&AG/NAO’s constitutional position and statutory powers – including but not limited to:
o interpretation of C&AG/NAO's existing powers and responsibilities (for example: financial audit; value for money examinations and Comptroller function);
o proposed/draft legislation impacting on C&AG/NAO's powers and responsibilities (both UK and devolved legislation);
o relationship between the C&AG, the NAO and Parliament;
o C&AG's discretion and independence;
o C&AG as an Officer of the House of Commons;
o parliamentary privilege.
•Advice relating to existing and draft legislation of relevance to the C&AG/NAO's operational and audit activities - including but not limited to:
o application and compliance with statutory regimes (for example: Freedom of Information; Environmental Information Regulations; subject access requests; data protection; money laundering; judicial review; equality and inclusion);
o interpretation and guidance regarding the implications of public law matters for the C&AG/NAO's work (for example: commercial sensitivity; national security; confidentiality; tax law; defamation and discovery; legal privilege and sub-judice questions; EU exit, EU law; devolution and Covid19 related matters).
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 1,510,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: Initial period of 48 months with the option to extend for a further period of 24 months.
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/82R9T84E65
II.2) Description Lot No. 2
II.2.1) Title: Local Public Audit Law
Lot No: 2
II.2.2) Additional 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.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKI LONDON
II.2.4) Description of procurement: •Legal advice Including but not limited to:
o supporting and advising on matters relating to the C&AG’s Code of Audit Practice and guidance to local auditors;
o providing guidance and advice on all aspects of the local public audit regime in England;
o assisting the NAO in responding to queries from audit firms and other correspondents on the interpretation of public law, audit law and the legal framework applicable to local public bodies;
o advising on anticipated/actual changes in relevant primary and secondary legislation and regulations, including any implications of EU exit, devolution and Covid19.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 375,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: Initial period of 48 months with the option to extend for a further period of 24 months.
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/82R9T84E65
Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Not Provided
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)
The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No
The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
Not Provided
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Not Provided
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description OPEN
IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Open
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement - NO
In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided
IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
An electronic auction will be used: No
Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
Notice number in the OJ S: Not provided
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 26/11/2020 Time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: Not Provided
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders:
Date: 27/11/2020
Time: 10:00
Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 2026
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used No
Electronic invoicing will be accepted No
Electronic payment will be used No
VI.3) Additional Information: 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-London:-Legal-services./82R9T84E65
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/82R9T84E65
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
National Audit Office
157 - 197 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, London, SW1W 9SP, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 2077987985, Email: tania.khan@nao.org.uk
Internet address: www.nao.org.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
Not provided
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Not Provided
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
Not provided
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 21/10/2020
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Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
National Audit Office
157-197 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, London,, London, , United Kingdom, London, SW1W 9SP, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 2077987985, Email: tania.khan@nao.org.uk
Main Address: https://www.nao.org.uk/
NUTS Code: UKI
I.2) Joint procurement:
The contract involves joint procurement: No
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not Provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No
I.4)Type of the contracting authority:
Body governed by public law Central Government
I.5) Main activity:
Other activity: Financial audit and VFM reports
Section II: Object Of The Contract
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: GEN_20_28 The Provision of Legal Services: Constitutional and Public Law and Local Public Audit Law
Reference number: GEN_20_28
II.1.2) Main CPV code:
79100000 - Legal services.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
II.1.4) Short description: Legal advice for Constitutional and Public Law and Local Public Audit Law.
This tender has been divided into two lots.
Lot 1: Constitutional and Public Law
Lot 2: Local Public Audit Law
Further details can be found in the ITT documents.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value: 1,885,000
Currency:GBP
II.2) Description (lot no. 1)
II.2.1) Title:Constitutional and Public Law
Lot No:1
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
79100000 - Legal services.
79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services.
79111000 - Legal advisory services.
79112000 - Legal representation services.
79140000 - Legal advisory and information services.
II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UKI - LONDON
Main site or place of performance:
LONDON
II.2.4) Description of the procurement: Legal Advice relating to the C&AG/NAO’s constitutional position and statutory powers – including but not limited to:
o interpretation of C&AG/NAO's existing powers and responsibilities (for example: financial audit; value for money examinations and Comptroller function);
o proposed/draft legislation impacting on C&AG/NAO's powers and responsibilities (both UK and devolved legislation);
o relationship between the C&AG, the NAO and Parliament;
o C&AG's discretion and independence;
o C&AG as an Officer of the House of Commons;
o parliamentary privilege.
•Advice relating to existing and draft legislation of relevance to the C&AG/NAO's operational and audit activities - including but not limited to:
o application and compliance with statutory regimes (for example: Freedom of Information; Environmental Information Regulations; subject access requests; data protection; money laundering; judicial review; equality and inclusion);
o interpretation and guidance regarding the implications of public law matters for the C&AG/NAO's work (for example: commercial sensitivity; national security; confidentiality; tax law; defamation and discovery; legal privilege and sub-judice questions; EU exit, EU law; devolution and Covid19 related matters).
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Not Provided
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/82R9T84E65
II.2) Description (lot no. 2)
II.2.1) Title:Local Public Audit Law
Lot No:2
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
79100000 - Legal services.
79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services.
79111000 - Legal advisory services.
79112000 - Legal representation services.
79140000 - Legal advisory and information services.
II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UKI - LONDON
Main site or place of performance:
LONDON
II.2.4) Description of the procurement: •Legal advice Including but not limited to:
o supporting and advising on matters relating to the C&AG’s Code of Audit Practice and guidance to local auditors;
o providing guidance and advice on all aspects of the local public audit regime in England;
o assisting the NAO in responding to queries from audit firms and other correspondents on the interpretation of public law, audit law and the legal framework applicable to local public bodies;
o advising on anticipated/actual changes in relevant primary and secondary legislation and regulations, including any implications of EU exit, devolution and Covid19.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Not Provided
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/82R9T84E65
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1)Type of procedure: Open
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement: No
IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction has been used: No
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJEU: 2020/S 208-509172
IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice: No
Section V: Award of contract
Award Of Contract (No.1)
Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 1
Title: Not Provided
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 26/11/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
Contractor (No.1)
BDB Pitmans, OC320798
One Bartholomew Cl, London, EC1A 7BL, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 1,510,000
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
Award Of Contract (No.2)
Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 2
Title: Not Provided
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 26/11/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
Contractor (No.1)
Bates Wells, 08816444
10 Queen St Pl, London, EC4R 1BE, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 345,000
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information: 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.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=599148074
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
National Audit Office
157 - 197 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, London, SW1W 9SP, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 2077987985, Email: tania.khan@nao.org.uk
Internet address: www.nao.org.uk
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: Not Provided
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Not Provided
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 02/06/2021