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title: "Audit Services"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT"
published: "2017-10-05"
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# Audit Services

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18ce8ce3-8358-4e38-9c23-01cad7e6af28

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## Summary

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is currently seeking tenders for Audit Services as part of a competitive procurement exercise executed via the "Open" procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This opportunity is divided into two lots: Lot 1 pertains to the appointment of a single auditor for the ORE Catapult, while Lot 2 involves the selection of up to three auditors for an services framework applicable to all Catapults. The tender was published on 5th October 2017, and submissions must be received by 2nd November 2017. The services are classified under accounting and auditing services (CPV code: 79210000) and the contract is expected to commence on 7th December 2017, lasting until 6th December 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the auditing sector, particularly those positioned to provide specialized audit services to public sector organisations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed with flexibility to accommodate various submissions across the specified lots. Companies with experience in working with government contracts or those that can demonstrate robust auditing capabilities will be well-suited for this competitive process.

## Notice

The Invitation to Tender ("ITT") has been issued by ORE Catapult, as collaboration lead on behalf of the Catapult Centres and their Trading Subsidiaries as part of a competitive procurement exercise in accordance with the "Open" procedure for tendering under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended from time to time). The Audit Service (the "Service") has been divided into the following two (2) Lots to cover the requirements of the Buying Authority. Submissions will be accepted for any one or combination of Lots. Lot 1: ORE Catapult only (Contract) The ORE Catapult is seeking to appoint a single suitably qualified Auditor to work closely with and fully support the management of its external audit service arrangement. Lot 2: Audit Services Framework - all Catapults * Three (3) suitably capable Auditors will be appointed to Lot 2. However, the Authority reserves the right to appoint fewer or more than this number if deemed to be in the best interests of the Buying Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1615e609-3aa5-4011-80ff-1709908bf5a3 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Dec 2017 - 6 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT |
| Locality | BLYTH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE24 1LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Croft |
| Westminster constituency | Blyth and Ashington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2017 at 09:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1615e609-3aa5-4011-80ff-1709908bf5a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1615e609-3aa5-4011-80ff-1709908bf5a3
  5th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://ore.catapult.org.uk

## Provenance

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