---
title: "Group Auditor 2021"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028891"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH EAST ACCESS TO FINANCE LIMITED"
published: "2021-03-09"
---

# Group Auditor 2021

Buyer: NORTH EAST ACCESS TO FINANCE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028891

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Procurement of Group Auditor" is being conducted by North East Access to Finance Limited, seeking external audit services for its group companies over a three-year period. This open procedure tender is focused on accounting, auditing, and fiscal services, with a total value of £220,000. The deadline for bid submissions is set for 12:00 noon on 15 February 2021, with the tender period expected to lead into the award period starting the same day.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for established audit firms that are FCA registered and have the appropriate professional indemnity cover. Companies specialising in accounting and audit services, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts and financial compliance, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With a three-year commitment from the contracting authority, this engagement could facilitate long-term growth and collaboration for successful bidders.

## Notice

Audit services to group companies for 3 years

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Audit services to group companies

Options: Any extension beyond the initial three years will be at the discretion of the Contracting Authority

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004673-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | £220,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £165,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH EAST ACCESS TO FINANCE LIMITED |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 3DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARMSTRONG WATSON |

## 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

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2021 at 09:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004673-2021
- 8 Jan 2021 at 09:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000331-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nea2f.co.uk/

## Provenance

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