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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-b5fd17-639bda1a-c4e9-4b4a-ae74-6e6de2cbbb36

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## Summary

The Norse Group Limited is conducting a tender for external audit services, with a total estimated value of £3,000,000. The procurement falls under the accounting, auditing, and fiscal services category, specifically aimed at providing compliant external audit services to the Norse Group, which includes Norse Commercial Services, NPS Group, and Norse Care Limited. Key elements of the contract include the consolidation of financial statements into the accounts of Norfolk County Council, requiring the preparation of a 'group reporting pack' to be audited in compliance with International Standards on Auditing. The tender period closed on 22nd October 2020, while the contract is set to run from 23rd October 2020 to 22nd October 2023. The location for service delivery is the East of England, UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in external auditing and familiarity with local authority accounting standards. Businesses that demonstrate a thorough understanding of the requirements outlined by Norfolk County Council and possess relevant certifications are well-suited to compete for this contract. Companies proficient in producing comprehensive financial reports and capable of adhering to auditing standards will find this procurement a viable means to expand their service offerings.

## 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/5dcadf6e-5f21-44fd-b810-48025584cd85 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 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 | £3,000,000 |
| 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

- 6 Dec 2020 at 14:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dcadf6e-5f21-44fd-b810-48025584cd85

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dcadf6e-5f21-44fd-b810-48025584cd85
  6th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=550264722
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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