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Independent Financial Audit of EU LIFE funded Project - LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES (LIFE18 NAT/UK00039)

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

15 Aug 2024 at 09:08

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06 Jun 2024 at 13:19

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23 May 2024 at 13:07

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Tender

13 May 2024 at 10:20

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Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has completed the procurement process for an independent financial audit of the EU LIFE funded project, LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES (LIFE18 NAT/UK/000039). The tender, classified under 'Financial auditing services' (CPV 79212100), was awarded to PKF LITTLEJOHN LLP for a contract value of £6,915. Key activities for the audit will be conducted remotely from November 2024 to January 2025, with an inception meeting as the only in-person requirement. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure below the threshold, with major deadlines including the quotation submission by midday on 10th June 2024, and the contract running from 8th July 2024 to 31st January 2025. The head office of the buyer, Natural England, is located in Exeter, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for auditable activities aligned with EU-funded project requirements, offering growth potential for companies specialising in financial auditing. With a contract value placed at £12,000, it is particularly suitable for SMEs capable of fulfilling remote audit duties within the EU's defined procedural guidelines. Proactive engagement in such public sector contracts can enhance a company's portfolio, showcasing its capability to meet stringent financial and compliance criteria. Businesses with experience in EU-funded projects and remote audit operations will find this tender especially relevant to their expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Financial Audit of EU LIFE funded Project - LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES (LIFE18 NAT/UK00039)

Notice Description

Natural England requires an independent financial audit of an EU LIFE funded project (LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES LIFE18 NAT/UK/000039). Natural England needs to submit a certificate on the Project Financial Statement to the European Commission, in the form of an independent report of factual findings produced by an external auditor. This is in support of the payment requested by Natural England under Article I.4.1. of the 2018 LIFE Grant Agreement. The Commission requires this Report as the balance payment of costs requested by NE is conditional on its factual findings. This work must be undertaken in line with procedures outlined by the Commission. This will be a remote audit (no site visit required as all documentation can be supplied electronically) and the work (with the exception of the inception meeting) will take place November 2024 to January 2025. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to rebecca.l.smith@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 10th June 2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to rebecca.l.smith@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39300504-e721-4471-b1c0-dd6f1779ab04
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdfc8918-ae34-474e-bb42-1e8119030a75
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,915 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 1QA
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St David's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PKF LITTLEJOHN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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