Contract award notice - Framework agreement for assistance with auditing and VAT

Description

FHI would like to enter into a framework agreement with one or several tenderers for assistance with auditing externally financed projects and stipulating VAT rates and assistance thereof, as well as other assistance with financial assignments. The framework agreement is split into two sub-contracts, and tenderers can submit a tender for one or both of the sub-contracts: - Sub-contract 1 - Auditing externally financed projects - Sub-contract 2 - Stipulating VAT rates and assistance thereof - Other relevant assistance (financial assignments) The framework agreement will be valid for 2 years, with an option for an extension for 1+1 year. Lot 1: Sub-contract 1 - Auditing FHI has several projects that are financed by external contributors. Projects that are financed by the EU and other external contributors must be audited at certain agreed intervals. The intention of the audit is to be able to give external contributors confirmation that the costs that have accrued are in accordance with the contract terms for the project. At the time of this notice, there are approx. 35 active EU projects at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI). Not all of these projects require auditing however. The scope of the assistance is estimated to be approx. NOK 200,000 - 375,000 excluding VAT a year. Lot 2: Sub-contract 2 - VAT and other assistance. FHI requires assistance with stipulating the correct proportion of VAT deductions. In addition there will be a need to clarify ongoing VAT questions. These can be simple questions that can be quickly clarified, or major assignments that require more resources. The scope of this part of the contract will vary from year to year, but it is estimated to be between approx. NOK 400,000 - 750,000 excluding VAT a year. There is also a need for assistance with different financial assignments at FHI. These can include assignments connected to SRS accounts (government accounting standards), general government financial management, authority structures, a review of internal control, etc. In concrete, this can be assisting FHI before or after an audit from the Office of the Auditor General, as well as assisting with the transfer of material by depreciating and activating any business take overs. Assistance can also be required for various assignments related to FHI's financial system. The scope is estimated to be approximately NOK 150,000 - 500,000 excluding VAT a year.