--- title: "CEFAS22-40 RFQ for European Commission Auditing Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-90e0456b-c4eb-45ac-878d-1ea11ed30933" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-90e0456b-c4eb-45ac-878d-1ea11ed30933" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90e0456b-c4eb-45ac-878d-1ea11ed30933.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90e0456b-c4eb-45ac-878d-1ea11ed30933.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2022-08-02" --- # CEFAS22-40 RFQ for European Commission Auditing Services Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90e0456b-c4eb-45ac-878d-1ea11ed30933 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-90e0456b-c4eb-45ac-878d-1ea11ed30933) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90e0456b-c4eb-45ac-878d-1ea11ed30933.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "CEFAS22-40 RFQ for European Commission Auditing Services" is conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, based in Lowestoft, England. This tender falls under the industry category of auditing services and is currently in the award stage, having been completed with an awarded contract valued at £29,500. The contract period commenced on 1st August 2022 and will conclude on 30th June 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure for tenders below threshold, with the tender period having ended on 5th July 2022. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in auditing, particularly those with experience in Horizon 2020 and INTERREG projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate relevant sector expertise and are INTERREG Level 1 Control approved would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. With audits required to align with European Commission guidelines, potential bidders should ensure they possess the necessary qualifications and compliance in this niche area to leverage this opportunity for business growth. ## Notice Cefas have a requirement for independent auditing services of European Commission work. 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 Cefas and the successful bidder) 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 via the following: - Reference Documents (europa.eu) - First level control, Interreg VB North Sea Region Programme - Useful Documents | Interreg (channelmanche.com) Audit exercises to be carried out are as detailed in the schedule at Annex 1 (which is included to download as part of the bidder pack). Any adjustment to this requirement shall be agreed in writing between Cefas and the successful bidder. 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 successful bidder immediately of any such changes to requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa56772a-355c-4744-9a41-bad4ad095b1e | | 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 | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Aug 2022 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 30 Jun 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £29,250 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £29,500 | | 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | LOWESTOFT | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR33 0HT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk | | Local authority | East Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield | | Westminster constituency | Lowestoft | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | LEES ACCOUNTANTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services - 79212100 - Financial auditing services ## Release History - 2 Aug 2022 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa56772a-355c-4744-9a41-bad4ad095b1e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa56772a-355c-4744-9a41-bad4ad095b1e 2nd August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d3726e6-6b39-4580-a78b-34235412e893 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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