Planning

External Auditing Services - Statutory Audit

NORSE GROUP LTD

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Planning

29 Apr 2025 at 11:05

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process detailed herein involves Norse Group Ltd, a sub-central government public authority based in Norwich, United Kingdom (Postal Code NR6 6EQ). The procurement is at the planning stage and pertains to the provision of external auditing services, specifically statutory audits, for Norse Group's UK business portfolio. The contract, valued at £1,500,000 GBP, follows an open procedure method and falls under the services category with classifications including accounting, auditing, and fiscal services (CPV 79200000). Key deadlines include the enquiry period ending on 16th June 2025 and the tender period closing on 30th June 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1st September 2025 to 1st September 2028, with possible renewal of one year. The future notice date is set for 2nd June 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for entities specialising in financial auditing and related services. With an open procedure, there is ample opportunity for various businesses, including SMEs and VCSEs, to compete for the contract. Companies with expertise in statutory audits and the capacity to handle audits across multiple divisions within the UK will find this tender well-suited to their strengths. The potential for contract renewal also suggests ongoing business prospects beyond the initial three-year period, making this procurement a strategic opportunity for sustained growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Auditing Services - Statutory Audit

Notice Description

Norse Group is seeking suitably qualified suppliers to bid for the External Auditing services for its portfolio of businesses and divisions across the UK. A statutory audit will be required to be carried out for year ending March 31st 2026 and for the subsequent years thereafter in-line with the contract duration. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=945493237

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A 1 x year extension may be awarded after the initial 3 x years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050909
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017571-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 1 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORSE GROUP LTD
Contact Name
Simon Bullimore
Contact Email
simon.bullimore@norsegroup.co.uk
Contact Phone
01603 894256

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
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Catton Grove
Westminster Constituency
Norwich North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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