Tender

GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFP for For the Provision of European Commission Work

CEFAS

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Tender

06 Dec 2017 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFP for For the Provision of European Commission Work" is initiated by Cefas, a UK-based organisation located in Lowestoft. The procurement falls under the category of internal audit services and is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 29 December 2017. This procurement process employs an open procedure, with a contract value of £25,000 and a minimum of £10,000. The contract is set to commence on 1 February 2018, and will run until 31 March 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in auditing services, particularly those familiar with the European Commission guidelines for Horizon 2020 and INTERREG. Businesses that are equipped to conduct independent audits and meet the specified qualifications could find this a lucrative opportunity to expand their client base and enhance their service offerings in the public sector. Interested parties should prepare to demonstrate their compliance with the required standards to successfully compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFP for For the Provision of European Commission Work

Notice Description

The successful bidder is required to conduct Audits to meet the relevant requirements for independent auditing of: *European Commission grant-based work Horizon 2020 INTERREG *Other - to add (subject to written agreement between the Parties) The designated independent auditor must possess sector experience in Horizon 2020 and INTERREG and must be INTERREG Level 1 Control approved. Only the successful bidder need apply for FLC approval, at which stage Cefas will supply specific project details. All audits must be completed in accordance with the standards laid out in the Commission guidelines relating to: *Horizon 2020 *INTERREG (These can be found on the EC website and are regularly updated) Audit exercises to be carried out are as detailed in the schedule at Annex 1 (which is included to download as part of the tender package). Any adjustment to this requirement shall be agreed in writing between the Parties. Cefas will provide a draft annual audit plan at the beginning of each calendar year, which will be subject to changes required by the Commission, Coordinators and other Participants. Cefas will notify the provider immediately of any such changes to requirements. FOR FULL DETAILS PLEASE VISIT https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VSZ6Z4NDV2 Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db13118f-af81-4a7a-b1e6-196abbc761f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bc2d989-88a5-4c37-8b7a-5f0384380052
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

90714000 - Environmental auditing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CEFAS
Contact Name
Emma Roberts
Contact Email
cap@cefas.co.uk
Contact Phone
01502527766

Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

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