Framework contract for audit services in the context of Horizon Europe

Published

29 February 2024

Submission deadline

22 April 2024

Estimated value

€30,000,000

Procedure

open

Lots

1

Notice number

00125845-2024

Reference

403be40d-54b5-4ef3-b4ee-acc5031aaed1

Official source

Official source

CPV codes

• 79212000Servicios de auditoría

Description

The audit framework contract subject of this call for tenders will assist the contracting authority in the implementation of the Horizon Europe Audit Strategy. The implementation of the HE Audit Strategy is centralised and remains the sole responsibility of the Common Audit Service (CAS), a specialised organisational entity that is part of the Common Implementation Centre, a directorate within the Directorate-General Research & Innovation (DG RTD) - hereinafter the contracting authority (CA). The CA has been designated as the single entity, which shall contribute to assessing the legality, and regularity of Horizon Europe project payments by means of ex-post controls carried out, either by its own auditors or by independent audit firms in accordance with the decisions of the HE Steering Board. The contractors will perform audits to provide an opinion on whether the costs declared and paid on the basis of the HE Grant Agreements are in line with the financial provisions defined in each Grant Agreement.

Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to bid for this tender?

The submission deadline is 22 April 2024. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.

What is the estimated value of this tender?

The estimated value published by the buyer is €30,000,000.

Who is the buyer of this tender?

The contracting authority is European Commission, DG JRC - Joint Research Centre (European Union).