--- title: "Environment Agency: Audit services for EU Funded Project LIFE IP Natural Course" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f4a0eb5f-3922-4498-b0d9-d3e40478e26d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f4a0eb5f-3922-4498-b0d9-d3e40478e26d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4a0eb5f-3922-4498-b0d9-d3e40478e26d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4a0eb5f-3922-4498-b0d9-d3e40478e26d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2017-05-18" --- # Environment Agency: Audit services for EU Funded Project LIFE IP Natural Course Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4a0eb5f-3922-4498-b0d9-d3e40478e26d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f4a0eb5f-3922-4498-b0d9-d3e40478e26d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4a0eb5f-3922-4498-b0d9-d3e40478e26d.json) ## Summary The Environment Agency is currently seeking audit services for the EU funded project "LIFE IP Natural Course". This procurement falls within the accounting and auditing services category, with a total contract value ranging from £25,001 to £49,999. The tender process is in the active stage, with responses required by 17:00 on 1st June 2017. The audit will need to be performed at their office located at Manley House, Kestrel Way, Exeter, EX2 7LQ, starting from 5th June 2017 and continuing until the end of January 2026. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in accounting and auditing services. Given the urgent nature of the audit to facilitate an interim EU grant payment, businesses that can quickly mobilise and deliver high-quality audit services will be particularly well-positioned to compete. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts may find this opportunity ideal for enhancing their experience and credibility in the sector. ## Notice Audit services for the Natural Course project (ref: LIFE 14 IPE/UK/000219). This is a large EU (LIFE) funded project . For further details, please see the Auditor Task Quotation Sheet. Project website http://naturalcourse.co.uk/ Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Invitation to Quote and associated documents. Email your response to james.samuel@environment-agency.gov.uk . Tenders to be received no later than 17:00 on 1st June 2017. There is a short deadline becuase an audit is required urgently to facilitate an interim grant payment from the EU LIFE programme. Audit work will need to be carried out at the Environment Agency office in Exeter so please factor this into your quotation (Manley House, Kestrel Way, EX2 7LQ). Please send any questions to: Email: james.samuel@environment-agency.gov.uk Tel: 07799430531 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/155c1fb1-cf68-477c-bb30-7f1faf0dcbc0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jun 2017 - 31 Jan 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £49,999 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX2 7LQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | St Loyes | | Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services ## Release History - 18 May 2017 at 08:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/155c1fb1-cf68-477c-bb30-7f1faf0dcbc0 - 17 May 2017 at 15:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/155c1fb1-cf68-477c-bb30-7f1faf0dcbc0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/155c1fb1-cf68-477c-bb30-7f1faf0dcbc0 18th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9d8199c-f77b-4f35-a3c4-97299cd72dec EA CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT FOR THE SUPPLY OF SERVICES - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d22a309-8df2-4846-99c9-3cde217f28b0 Estimate number of entries per beneficiary to aid the preparation of the tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ea8fc3e4-7df2-4642-bafa-53869b196587 Project budget by phase - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3009f3bb-731a-4435-9910-be4393689004 Auditor Task Quotation Sheet - contains the specification of work and template for submitting the quote ## Notice URLs - http://naturalcourse.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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