Tender

Norse Group External Auditing Services

NORSE GROUP

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Tender

17 Sep 2021 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Norse Group is currently seeking external auditing services to ensure compliance for its various entities, including Norse Commercial Services, NPS Group, and Norse Care Limited. The tender is classified under the industry category of accounting, auditing, and fiscal services and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 5 November 2021. The total estimated value of the contract is £3,000,000, which will commence from 1 October 2022 and extend until 30 September 2028.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those with expertise in public sector accounting. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement is suitable for them. Firms with a comprehensive understanding of public sector complexities and the ability to navigate Local Authority Accounting requirements will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could lead to substantial growth for successful bidders in the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Norse Group External Auditing 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 complexity associated with public sector and 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/a4ed4372-e953-4bf8-bc79-0353a5956512
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

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
17 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2028 Over 5 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
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

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