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External Audit Services for NCG ****AWARD****

NEWCASTLE COLLEGE GROUP

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21 May 2025 at 21:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for External Audit Services has been completed by the Newcastle College Group under the Centralised Commercial Service (CCS) Audit and Assurance Services framework reference RM6188. The awarded contract, valued at £500,000, covers financial auditing services, classified under CPV 79212100. The contract is set to run from 7th April 2025 to 6th April 2030. The procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The services will be delivered to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, with the buyer being Newcastle College Group. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract officially awarded on 20th March 2025 to Forvis Mazars LLP, a large supplier based in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for specialised financial audit firms, particularly those capable of providing high-quality services within the framework of selective agreements. While Newcastle College Group has undertaken a selective process, this award highlights the value of being part of established frameworks such as the CCS Audit and Assurance Services, from which potential business opportunities can arise. Businesses in the financial services sector that qualify as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary/community/social enterprises (VCSEs) should find similar tenders viable for participation and growth. Forvis Mazars LLP's success in securing this contract underlines the competitive edge that large-scale firms with robust credentials and framework affiliations possess.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Services for NCG ****AWARD****

Notice Description

NCG have awarded a contract for External Audit Services under the CCS Audit and Assurance Services framework ref RM6188.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-155984d0-4122-4767-bce0-39cdf353e0eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b2a22fe-1ff9-4bb9-9eb0-860cde94e515
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 6 Apr 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE COLLEGE GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE4 7SA
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
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORVIS MAZARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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