--- title: "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFP for For the Provision of European Commission Work" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-db13118f-af81-4a7a-b1e6-196abbc761f2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db13118f-af81-4a7a-b1e6-196abbc761f2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db13118f-af81-4a7a-b1e6-196abbc761f2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db13118f-af81-4a7a-b1e6-196abbc761f2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CEFAS" published: "2017-12-06" --- # GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFP for For the Provision of European Commission Work Buyer: CEFAS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db13118f-af81-4a7a-b1e6-196abbc761f2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db13118f-af81-4a7a-b1e6-196abbc761f2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db13118f-af81-4a7a-b1e6-196abbc761f2.json) ## Summary The tender titled "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFP for For the Provision of European Commission Work" is initiated by Cefas, a UK-based organisation located in Lowestoft. The procurement falls under the category of internal audit services and is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 29 December 2017. This procurement process employs an open procedure, with a contract value of £25,000 and a minimum of £10,000. The contract is set to commence on 1 February 2018, and will run until 31 March 2021. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in auditing services, particularly those familiar with the European Commission guidelines for Horizon 2020 and INTERREG. Businesses that are equipped to conduct independent audits and meet the specified qualifications could find this a lucrative opportunity to expand their client base and enhance their service offerings in the public sector. Interested parties should prepare to demonstrate their compliance with the required standards to successfully compete for this contract. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bc2d989-88a5-4c37-8b7a-5f0384380052 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 29 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CEFAS | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### 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 ## Release History - 6 Dec 2017 at 14:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bc2d989-88a5-4c37-8b7a-5f0384380052 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bc2d989-88a5-4c37-8b7a-5f0384380052 6th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Cefas-RFP-for-For-the-Provision-of-European-Commission-Work/VSZ6Z4NDV2 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VSZ6Z4NDV2 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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