Tender

Audit Services in respect of the COTEMACO project to Lincolnshire County Council (acting on behalf of Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership)

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Dec 2018 at 14:57

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Tender

07 Dec 2018 at 14:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Lincolnshire County Council is procuring audit services for the COTEMACO project on behalf of the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership. The procurement, classified under accounting, auditing, and fiscal services, is currently at the tender stage. The deadline for submissions is 17th December 2018, with the contract period expected to commence on 31st December 2018 and run until 30th November 2021. The total budget allocated for these audit services is £15,000, with delivery expected in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial auditing and accounting, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolios. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in compliance and financial management within collaborative projects, especially in cross-border initiatives funded by Interreg, will be well-positioned to compete. Businesses should take note of the requirements for ongoing progress reports and audits, making this a unique opportunity for firms with capabilities in managing public sector projects and ensuring fiscal accountability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Audit Services in respect of the COTEMACO project to Lincolnshire County Council (acting on behalf of Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership)

Notice Description

Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership are seeking to procure financial audit services (First Level Controller) in respect of their role in Interreg's COTEMACO Project. Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise partnership (GLLEP) are partners in Interreg's COTEMACO project, which aims to enhance innovation performance of enterprises throughout North West Europe. Beneficiaries participating in Territorial Co-operation Programmes such as the COTEMACO project are required to procure a 'first level controller' to verify the eligibility of the expenditure they have incurred in the project so that it can be reimbursed by the Programme authorities. Please see below link to the project's website for more information: http://www.nweurope.eu/projects/project-search/cotemaco-increased-nwe-competitiveness-through-efficient-man-machine-collaboration/ GLLEP is responsible for a total budget of EUR 89,224.46, and is required to submit progress reports on their part in the project every six months, up to the project end date of 6th November 2021. This will mean a maximum of six monthly reports to be submitted to Interreg, each of which will require the 'first level controller' to audit any expenses incurred by GLLEP in the specific six month period. We are seeking to procure this First Level Controller. Apply using the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f79fbb0c-2ffa-e811-80ef-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0827412e-1904-4bd2-8118-c2a5f3cfb3d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3fdc973-fd11-4fd6-8bc0-d76708b9bfa3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Dec 2018 - 30 Nov 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Simon Murphy
Contact Email
simon.murphy@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1522553043

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Further Information

Notice Documents

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