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title: "Audit Services for France (Channel) England"
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buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Audit Services for France (Channel) England

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d4838c4-bc63-4068-97d4-b289b8ecae6a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Norfolk County Council seeking to procure audit services for the Interreg VA France (Channel) England European Territorial Cooperation Programme. The title of the contract is "Audit Services for France (Channel) England," classified under auditing services (CPV code 79212000). The tender period concluded on 26th April 2021, with the contract period commencing from 8th June 2021 and running until 7th February 2025. The total contract value is £375,000, reflecting expenditure in Euros for a duration of 44 months. This process utilised an open procurement method, allowing wider participation.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those with expertise in European Union regulations, sampling, public procurement, and state aid issues. Given the requirements for suitably experienced and registered auditors to conduct work in France, firms with the capability to operate in international contexts and adapt to cross-border regulatory standards would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this project could enhance the reputation and reach of such businesses across the Channel, contributing to their expansion and innovation-driven initiatives.

## Notice

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. The contract has been awarded for 44 months and the value of the contract is in Euros and is 375 000 EUR. The buyer was limited by the constraints of the form to add the value in Sterling. The contract was entered in to under English Law, although auditors were required to be suitably experienced, qualified and registered to undertake audit work in France. Payment will be made in Euros. The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: the Interreg France (Channel) England programme funded through ESIF funds by the European Commission.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ee0f2e0-e57a-4802-8491-691a15f43b38 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 7 Jun 2021 - 7 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £375,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £375,000 |
| 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 | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EY & ASSOCIÉS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2021 at 08:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ee0f2e0-e57a-4802-8491-691a15f43b38
- 12 Mar 2021 at 09:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c92267-9805-4dfe-94a1-94245b4bcb6a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ee0f2e0-e57a-4802-8491-691a15f43b38
  16th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c92267-9805-4dfe-94a1-94245b4bcb6a
  12th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:127245-2021:TEXT:EN:HTML
  OJEU Contract Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005010-2021
  Find-a-Tender Service Contract Notice
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:303630-2021:TEXT:EN:HTML
  OJEU Contract Award notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013564-2021/Private?origin=Dashboard
  FInd-a-Tender-Service Award Notice

## Notice URLs

- https://interreg5afce.eu/assets/downloads/Programme-Map.jpg

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