CEFAS22-40 RFQ for European Commission Auditing Services

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.