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title: "Norse Group External Auditing Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e217"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORSE GROUP"
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# Norse Group External Auditing Services

Buyer: NORSE GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e217

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## Summary

The Norse Group has recently concluded a procurement process for external auditing services, valued at £3,450,000 and located in East Anglia. This contract aimed to support the Norse Group, which includes divisions such as Norse Commercial Services and NPS Group. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with the awarding criteria focusing on quality (70%) and cost (30%). The tender period ended on 5th November 2021, and bidders were required to possess a thorough understanding of public sector accounting practices, particularly in relation to consolidated financial statements for Norfolk County Council.

This opportunity offers significant potential for businesses in the accounting and auditing sector, especially those with experience in public sector engagements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider competing, as the contract is considered suitable for their capabilities, although they may face strong competition from larger firms such as PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC UK) who were awarded the contract. Firms that can demonstrate expertise in complex accounting and auditing, particularly concerning local authority finances, will be well-positioned to benefit from similar future contracts.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5EE2J35X7G

Renewal: At end of minimum term or after chosen extension period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001582-2022 |
| 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 | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 60 Months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | £3,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,450,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLH1 East Anglia |

## 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 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001582-2022
- 17 Sep 2021 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023204-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://norsegroup.co.uk/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=658851383
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5EE2J35X7G
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Norwich:-Accounting%2C-auditing-and-fiscal-services./5EE2J35X7G
- https://www.pwc.co.uk/

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