GEN_20_28 The Provision of Legal Services: Constitutional and Public Law and Local Public Audit Law

Tender 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. Lot 1: Constitutional and Public Law 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). Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/82R9T84E65 Lot 2: Local Public Audit Law •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. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/82R9T84E65