--- title: "Independent Financial Audit of EU LIFE funded Project - LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES (LIFE18 NAT/UK00039)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-39300504-e721-4471-b1c0-dd6f1779ab04" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-39300504-e721-4471-b1c0-dd6f1779ab04" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-39300504-e721-4471-b1c0-dd6f1779ab04.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-39300504-e721-4471-b1c0-dd6f1779ab04.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-08-15" --- # Independent Financial Audit of EU LIFE funded Project - LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES (LIFE18 NAT/UK00039) Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39300504-e721-4471-b1c0-dd6f1779ab04 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-39300504-e721-4471-b1c0-dd6f1779ab04) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-39300504-e721-4471-b1c0-dd6f1779ab04.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdfc8918-ae34-474e-bb42-1e8119030a75 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Jun 2024 | | Contract period | 7 Jul 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £6,915 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX1 1QA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | St David's | | Westminster constituency | Exeter | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PKF LITTLEJOHN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212100 - Financial auditing services ## Release History - 15 Aug 2024 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdfc8918-ae34-474e-bb42-1e8119030a75 - 6 Jun 2024 at 13:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/581d8a41-1163-4127-9f45-c8768fed3f46 - 23 May 2024 at 13:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/581d8a41-1163-4127-9f45-c8768fed3f46 - 13 May 2024 at 10:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/581d8a41-1163-4127-9f45-c8768fed3f46 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdfc8918-ae34-474e-bb42-1e8119030a75 15th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/581d8a41-1163-4127-9f45-c8768fed3f46 6th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c958ccba-aa3c-43df-9119-8b3f5bc0021e RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/539b109f-9b17-4c38-b9aa-5d5ae7d2ee2c - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0346ed11-5369-48d2-8fc9-35e399f64164 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/295fcb21-77a7-4e1e-84f9-a9a201c47d44 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/49025dce-8977-48ec-aef8-5502ca0f3ebc - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/1fa2b87e-6412-42a5-9968-7476a873e1be ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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