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title: "External Auditing"
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# External Auditing

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c931013-f81f-4283-84fd-9fbab7d06e45

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council is seeking external auditing services to manage various industry standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. The council, located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK, has integrated these standards into its operations since the 1990s. This open tender is currently in the active stage, with key deadlines including a tender submission period ending on 7 November 2024 and a contract start date of 1 December 2024. The contract will run until 30 November 2027, with a total value of £55,000. The industry category for this tender is accounting, auditing, and fiscal services, specifically targeting the North East region of the UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing and fiscal services, particularly those familiar with ISO standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The procurement method is an open procedure, making it accessible to a wide range of potential suppliers. By securing this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolio, strengthen their market presence, and contribute to the public sector's commitment to high standards in management systems.

## Notice

A number of service areas within Newcastle City Council have certification/registration to the following industry management standards: - ISO 9001 Quality Management System - ISO 14001 Environmental Management System - ISO 45001 Health & Safety Management System Newcastle City Council is mature in embedding management system standards within its business operations. Some of these accreditations have been held since the 1990's, and they are recognised within the Council as being critical to business operations. The key benefits are seen as reducing costs, improving the quality of services and performance, protecting staff, the public and the environment and supporting competition with the private sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/374619c5-ead8-41e1-9129-f046c7b83df9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79211000 - Accounting services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79220000 - Fiscal services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2024 at 15:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/374619c5-ead8-41e1-9129-f046c7b83df9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/374619c5-ead8-41e1-9129-f046c7b83df9
  24th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nepo.org

## Provenance

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