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

CEFAS

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05 Jan 2018 at 10:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is conducted by Cefas, who is seeking bids for their project titled "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFP for For the Provision of European Commission Work". This opportunity falls within the environmental auditing industry category and is designated for delivery in the East of England, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 4th January 2018. The selected supplier will be responsible for conducting audits related to European Commission grant work, specifically regarding Horizon 2020 and INTERREG projects, with a contract value of £36,000 and a duration from 1st February 2018 to 31st March 2021.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and accounting services, particularly those that possess experience in environmental audits and grant-based projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this tender well-suited to their capabilities, given that Cefas considers such organisations might be suitable suppliers. Firms with a strong background in compliance auditing and familiarity with the standards set by the European Commission will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60077b53-f67a-4da9-866e-45fa8a1951f5
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 3-4 years
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
CEFAS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEES ACCOUNTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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