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title: "External Auditing Services - Statutory Audit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050909"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORSE GROUP LTD"
published: "2025-04-29"
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# External Auditing Services - Statutory Audit

Buyer: NORSE GROUP LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050909

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## Summary

The public procurement process detailed herein involves Norse Group Ltd, a sub-central government public authority based in Norwich, United Kingdom (Postal Code NR6 6EQ). The procurement is at the planning stage and pertains to the provision of external auditing services, specifically statutory audits, for Norse Group's UK business portfolio. The contract, valued at £1,500,000 GBP, follows an open procedure method and falls under the services category with classifications including accounting, auditing, and fiscal services (CPV 79200000). Key deadlines include the enquiry period ending on 16th June 2025 and the tender period closing on 30th June 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1st September 2025 to 1st September 2028, with possible renewal of one year. The future notice date is set for 2nd June 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for entities specialising in financial auditing and related services. With an open procedure, there is ample opportunity for various businesses, including SMEs and VCSEs, to compete for the contract. Companies with expertise in statutory audits and the capacity to handle audits across multiple divisions within the UK will find this tender well-suited to their strengths. The potential for contract renewal also suggests ongoing business prospects beyond the initial three-year period, making this procurement a strategic opportunity for sustained growth.

## Notice

Norse Group is seeking suitably qualified suppliers to bid for the External Auditing services for its portfolio of businesses and divisions across the UK. A statutory audit will be required to be carried out for year ending March 31st 2026 and for the subsequent years thereafter in-line with the contract duration. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=945493237

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A 1 x year extension may be awarded after the initial 3 x years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017571-2025 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 1 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | £1,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORSE GROUP LTD |
| 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 | TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk |

## 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
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2025 at 11:05 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017571-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017571-2025
  29th April 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=945493237
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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