GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFP for For the Provision 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 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.

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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.