Framework agreement for Special Audit and Forensic Audit

Description

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norad, Norec and the Ministry of Climate and Environment need access to specialised auditing services and Forensic Audit in cases where there are suspected to be financial fraud related to the use of grants, especially in aid projects. Two parallel framework agreements have been entered into, where the call-offs will be distributed in accordance with the "waterfall method". The framework agreements will have a duration of 2 years, and the contracting authority will have an option to extend the agreements for a further 2 years. The estimated value of the procurement over the maximum contract period of four years is from NOK 8 million excluding VAT to NOK 15 million excluding VAT. Lot 1: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norad, Norec and the Ministry of Climate and Environment need access to specialised auditing services and Forensic Audit in cases where there are suspected to be financial fraud related to the use of grants, especially in aid projects. The service must be able to be delivered globally. Two parallel framework agreements will be entered into, where the call-offs will be distributed in accordance with the "waterfall method". This means that the highest ranked tenderer will always be given first priority for call-offs and the opportunity to deliver. If this tenderer cannot deliver, the request will be directed to no. 2. The framework agreements will have a duration of 2 years, and the contracting authority will have an option to extend the contracts for a further 2 years. The estimated value of the procurement over the maximum contract period of four years is from NOK 8 million excluding VAT to NOK 15 million excluding VAT. The estimate is subject to great uncertainty. The framework agreements will not be exclusive and do not entail an obligation to purchase for the contracting authority. See annex 1 of the contract for further details.