Tender

Tender for Group Auditor 2025

NORTH EAST ACCESS TO FINANCE LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

02 Dec 2024 at 11:15

Tender

02 Dec 2024 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

North East Access to Finance Limited is inviting firms to tender for the role of Group Auditor, commencing with the financial year 2024/25, for a period of three years. This procurement process targets the auditing services industry, with tax compliance services and tax advice excluded. The tender is in the tender amendment stage and will follow an open procedure. Interested candidates must submit their expressions of interest by 9th January 2025. The contract is valued at £100,000 and will be carried out at their Gateshead location, NE8 3DF, starting on 1st March 2025 and concluding on 29th February 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, looking to expand within the auditing services sector. Companies with strong expertise in financial audit services stand to benefit from a stable, three-year contract. The procurement process is designed to be accessible, with an open procedure inviting a diverse range of applicants, thus promoting competition and growth. Engaging in this tender allows businesses to establish long-term relationships with North East Access to Finance Limited, enhancing their portfolio and market presence.

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Notice Title

Tender for Group Auditor 2025

Notice Description

We are inviting firms to tender for the contract as external Auditor for the group, commencing with the financial year 2024/25, for a period of three years. Tax compliance services and tax advice do not form part of this tender. The Invitation to Tender can be found on our website - see link below. NB interested parties who intend to bid are asked to register an expression of interest and we will then send you the Applicant Pack, which we recommend that you read before preparing your bid document. Expressions of interest and questions about the tender process should be emailed to James Arkless, Company Secretary & Legal Counsel c/o james.arkless@nea2f.co.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87a84419-949c-4dad-ae51-83854c5ec67d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 29 Feb 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST ACCESS TO FINANCE LIMITED
Contact Name
James Arkless
Contact Email
james.arkless@nea2f.co.uk
Contact Phone
0191 499 8552

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 3DF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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