Tender

Audit Services

OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT

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Tender

05 Oct 2017 at 09:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is currently seeking tenders for Audit Services as part of a competitive procurement exercise executed via the "Open" procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This opportunity is divided into two lots: Lot 1 pertains to the appointment of a single auditor for the ORE Catapult, while Lot 2 involves the selection of up to three auditors for an services framework applicable to all Catapults. The tender was published on 5th October 2017, and submissions must be received by 2nd November 2017. The services are classified under accounting and auditing services (CPV code: 79210000) and the contract is expected to commence on 7th December 2017, lasting until 6th December 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the auditing sector, particularly those positioned to provide specialized audit services to public sector organisations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed with flexibility to accommodate various submissions across the specified lots. Companies with experience in working with government contracts or those that can demonstrate robust auditing capabilities will be well-suited for this competitive process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Audit Services

Notice Description

The Invitation to Tender ("ITT") has been issued by ORE Catapult, as collaboration lead on behalf of the Catapult Centres and their Trading Subsidiaries as part of a competitive procurement exercise in accordance with the "Open" procedure for tendering under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended from time to time). The Audit Service (the "Service") has been divided into the following two (2) Lots to cover the requirements of the Buying Authority. Submissions will be accepted for any one or combination of Lots. Lot 1: ORE Catapult only (Contract) The ORE Catapult is seeking to appoint a single suitably qualified Auditor to work closely with and fully support the management of its external audit service arrangement. Lot 2: Audit Services Framework - all Catapults * Three (3) suitably capable Auditors will be appointed to Lot 2. However, the Authority reserves the right to appoint fewer or more than this number if deemed to be in the best interests of the Buying Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18ce8ce3-8358-4e38-9c23-01cad7e6af28
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1615e609-3aa5-4011-80ff-1709908bf5a3
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
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

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Dec 2017 - 6 Dec 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLYTH
Postcode
NE24 1LZ
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)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Croft
Westminster Constituency
Blyth and Ashington

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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