Tender

Norse Group External Audit Services

NORSE GROUP LIMITED

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Tender

06 Dec 2020 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Norse Group Limited is conducting a tender for external audit services, with a total estimated value of £3,000,000. The procurement falls under the accounting, auditing, and fiscal services category, specifically aimed at providing compliant external audit services to the Norse Group, which includes Norse Commercial Services, NPS Group, and Norse Care Limited. Key elements of the contract include the consolidation of financial statements into the accounts of Norfolk County Council, requiring the preparation of a 'group reporting pack' to be audited in compliance with International Standards on Auditing. The tender period closed on 22nd October 2020, while the contract is set to run from 23rd October 2020 to 22nd October 2023. The location for service delivery is the East of England, UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in external auditing and familiarity with local authority accounting standards. Businesses that demonstrate a thorough understanding of the requirements outlined by Norfolk County Council and possess relevant certifications are well-suited to compete for this contract. Companies proficient in producing comprehensive financial reports and capable of adhering to auditing standards will find this procurement a viable means to expand their service offerings.

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Notice Title

Norse Group External Audit Services

Notice Description

The provision of compliant external audit services to the Norse Group. The group comprises Norse Commercial Services (NCS), property consultancy services specialist NPS Group (NPS) and care services provider Norse Care Limited (NCL). Providers must also have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting. The Financial Statements of Norse Group Limited are required to be consolidated into the accounts of Norfolk County Council (NCC) and this requires a revised presentation of its annual results into a 'group reporting pack' as determined by NCC. Requirement to audit and produce a report to the Group auditors of NCC on the 'group reporting pack' under International Standards on Auditing (ISA's) in accordance with ISA 800.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dcadf6e-5f21-44fd-b810-48025584cd85
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Oct 2020 - 22 Oct 2023 2-3 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
NORSE GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR6 6EQ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Catton Grove
Westminster Constituency
Norwich North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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