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

Buyer: NORSE GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c9937cb-4309-4ed0-99a6-d5fe361a587d

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## Summary

The Norse Group Limited is currently seeking to award a contract for external audit services as part of an open procurement process. The tender, titled "Norse Group External Audit Services," is classified under the accounting, auditing, and fiscal services category. The procurement is in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 22 September 2020. The services will be delivered to the East of England region, and the total contract value is GBP 2,500,000. The contract is scheduled to commence on 23 October 2020 and will run until 22 October 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in accounting and auditing services, especially those familiar with local authority accounting practices and international auditing standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong background in providing audit services may find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. Competitive bidders should demonstrate proficiency in preparing comprehensive reports and compliance with the requirements set forth by Norfolk County Council, which may lead to valuable partnerships and growth within the public sector.

## 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 Code of Practice on 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/146b271d-f4bd-49d9-a518-fa9bb98ce2d3 |
| 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 | 21 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2020 - 22 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| 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 | NORSE GROUP LIMITED |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2020 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/146b271d-f4bd-49d9-a518-fa9bb98ce2d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/146b271d-f4bd-49d9-a518-fa9bb98ce2d3
  21st August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Norwich:-Accounting%2C-auditing-and-fiscal-services./9DF5723NNQ
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