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title: "External Audit Services for NCG ****AWARD****"
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# External Audit Services for NCG ****AWARD****

Buyer: NEWCASTLE COLLEGE GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-155984d0-4122-4767-bce0-39cdf353e0eb

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## Summary

The procurement process for External Audit Services has been completed by the Newcastle College Group under the Centralised Commercial Service (CCS) Audit and Assurance Services framework reference RM6188. The awarded contract, valued at £500,000, covers financial auditing services, classified under CPV 79212100. The contract is set to run from 7th April 2025 to 6th April 2030. The procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The services will be delivered to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, with the buyer being Newcastle College Group. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract officially awarded on 20th March 2025 to Forvis Mazars LLP, a large supplier based in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for specialised financial audit firms, particularly those capable of providing high-quality services within the framework of selective agreements. While Newcastle College Group has undertaken a selective process, this award highlights the value of being part of established frameworks such as the CCS Audit and Assurance Services, from which potential business opportunities can arise. Businesses in the financial services sector that qualify as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary/community/social enterprises (VCSEs) should find similar tenders viable for participation and growth. Forvis Mazars LLP's success in securing this contract underlines the competitive edge that large-scale firms with robust credentials and framework affiliations possess.

## Notice

NCG have awarded a contract for External Audit Services under the CCS Audit and Assurance Services framework ref RM6188.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b2a22fe-1ff9-4bb9-9eb0-860cde94e515 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2025 - 6 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE COLLEGE GROUP |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE4 7SA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORVIS MAZARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 21:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b2a22fe-1ff9-4bb9-9eb0-860cde94e515

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b2a22fe-1ff9-4bb9-9eb0-860cde94e515
  21st May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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