Independent audit of 30 historic grants under the European Union’s Research Fund for Coal and Steel programme

The University wishes to appoint an independent auditor (‘Auditor’) to audit the University’s financial and accounting records in respect of the 3 projects audited by CAS, as well as to conduct the audit of 27 further projects funded under the European Union’s RFCS.

The Auditor must have an understanding of the audit process and methodology used by the European Commission and CAS for auditing research grants, in order to assist the University in the successful resolution of issues highlighted by the CAS audit.

The Auditor is required to deliver a detailed written report on the audit undertaken by CAS and provide an opinion or outcome on the findings by the 26 September 2016. If required, the Auditor shall provide written or oral evidence to the University, the CAS or the European Commission or other nominated parties on its findings.

Additional information: The University wishes to appoint an independent auditor (‘Auditor’) to audit the University’s financial and accounting records in respect of the 3 projects audited by CAS, as well as to conduct the audit of 27 further projects funded under the European Union’s RFCS.

The Auditor must have an understanding of the audit process and methodology used by the European Commission and CAS for auditing research grants, in order to assist the University in the successful resolution of issues highlighted by the CAS audit.

Further details of the audit service and the general evaluation requirements can be found in Annex 1 to this tender document.

The Auditor is required to deliver a detailed written report on the audit undertaken by CAS and provide an opinion or outcome on the findings by the 26 September 2016. If required, the Auditor shall provide written or oral evidence to the University, the CAS or the European Commission or other nominated parties on its findings.

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Julie Greenfield Category Manager – Professional Services Procurement University of Nottingham King’s Meadow Campus Lenton Lane Nottingham NG7 2NR

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