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Group Auditor 2021

NORTH EAST ACCESS TO FINANCE LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Mar 2021 at 09:19

Tender

08 Jan 2021 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Procurement of Group Auditor" is being conducted by North East Access to Finance Limited, seeking external audit services for its group companies over a three-year period. This open procedure tender is focused on accounting, auditing, and fiscal services, with a total value of £220,000. The deadline for bid submissions is set for 12:00 noon on 15 February 2021, with the tender period expected to lead into the award period starting the same day.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for established audit firms that are FCA registered and have the appropriate professional indemnity cover. Companies specialising in accounting and audit services, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts and financial compliance, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With a three-year commitment from the contracting authority, this engagement could facilitate long-term growth and collaboration for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Group Auditor 2021

Notice Description

Audit services to group companies for 3 years

Lot Information

Lot 1

Audit services to group companies

Options: Any extension beyond the initial three years will be at the discretion of the Contracting Authority

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028891
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004673-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST ACCESS TO FINANCE LIMITED
Contact Name
James Arkless
Contact Email
james.arkless@nea2f.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1914998552

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
TLC North East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARMSTRONG WATSON

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