Award

Audit Services for France (Channel) England

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jun 2021 at 08:24

Tender

12 Mar 2021 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Norfolk County Council seeking to award a contract for "Audit Services for France (Channel) England," with a total value of €375,000. This contract, classified under auditing services (CPV code 79212000), is linked to the Interreg VA France (Channel) England European Territorial Cooperation Programme. The contract period is set to span 44 months starting from June 2021, with initial bids submitted electronically by the deadline of 26 April 2021. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure, ensuring transparency and accessibility for all interested parties.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those with expertise in auditing services and experience in working within the EU regulatory framework. Companies that provide consulting and advisory services on technical issues like public procurement or state aid would be ideally suited to compete for this contract. As the project aims to address cross-Channel challenges, businesses that can demonstrate innovation and collaboration in their proposals may find substantial growth potential through involvement in this European-funded initiative.

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Notice Title

Audit Services for France (Channel) England

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council wished to procure audit services in France for the audit of expenditure incurred by the Interreg VA France (Channel) England European Territorial Cooperation Programme. Some additional work may be required, including ad-hoc advice on technical issues, such as sampling, public procurement or state aid.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Norfolk County Council wished to procure audit services in France for the audit of expenditure incurred by the Interreg VA France (Channel) England European Territorial Cooperation Programme. Some additional work may be required, including ad-hoc advice on technical issues, such as sampling, public procurement or state aid. The Interreg France (Channel) England Programme seeks to address common challenges on both sides of the Channel through cooperation to develop innovation projects, low carbon initiatives and enhance the attractiveness of the area. The programme area covers the south and east coasts of England from Cornwall to Norfolk, and the north coast of France from Finistere to Pas-de-Calais. The programme map is available at https://interreg5afce.eu/assets/downloads/Programme-Map.jpg. The audit work is to be carried out over 44 months commencing June 2021, and itself may be subject to audit by the European Commission to ensure compliance with the applicable EU Regulations. Additional information: The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds, specifically the Interreg France (Channel) England programme funded through ESIF funds by the European Commission.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029b03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013564-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Claire Dawson
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria, TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire, TLE22 North Yorkshire, TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EY & ASSOCIÉS

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