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title: "Norse Group External Auditing Services"
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# Norse Group External Auditing Services

Buyer: NORSE GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23948308-e7fd-497a-b766-841359f3b587

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## Summary

The Norse Group, located in Norwich, UK, recently awarded a contract for External Auditing Services, with a total value of £3,000,000. The procurement process was initiated via an open tender procedure, and the awarded supplier is PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC UK). The contract period runs from 1st October 2022 to 30th September 2028, following a tender period that concluded on 23rd December 2021. This tender falls under the industry category of Accounting, auditing and fiscal services and primarily serves the public sector and Local Authorities.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in auditing and accountancy services, especially those with experience in public sector contracts and Local Authority Accounting. The complexity involved in consolidating financial statements and adhering to International Standards on Auditing makes this contract ideal for businesses well-versed in regulatory compliance and public sector knowledge. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance competitive positioning and foster further growth within the public service sector for participating businesses.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/615da817-7c4c-44a8-b5ab-cbf9bb45eeda |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | NORSE GROUP |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR6 6EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Catton Grove |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP (PWC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2022 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/615da817-7c4c-44a8-b5ab-cbf9bb45eeda

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/615da817-7c4c-44a8-b5ab-cbf9bb45eeda
  19th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=658851383
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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