Multiple Framework Agreements for Audit Services relating to the EEA and Norway Grants 2021-2028

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The Financial Mechanism Office (FMO) - the secretariat of the EEA and Norway Grants – is seeking to establish a multi-year framework agreement for the provision of Audit Services. The EEA and Norway Grants are Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway’s contribution to reducing economic and social disparities in Europe and to strengthening bilateral relations with 15 Beneficiary States in Northern, Central and Southern Europe. This framework agreement aims to support the FMO is obtaining an assurance on the proper functioning of the management and control systems of the Beneficiary States and programmes, legality and regularity of expenditure, work of the national stakeholders involved in the implementation of Grant, etc. The FMO is looking for a maximum of 5 framework contractors with a particular expertise in funds managed by EEA & Norway Grants, experience working in its Beneficiary States and proven methodological expertise in conducting assignments of similar nature. The FMO requires assistance for several types of audit services, to be contracted via specific Detailed Contracts under this Framework Agreement: 1. Review and re-performance of the work of the national audit authorities (AA) 2. System audits 3. Financial audits 4. Thematic audits/ reviews 5. Other audit engagements The total volume of the audit services in the 2021-2028 Financial Mechanisms is expected to amount to EUR 1,45 million (estimate). The framework agreements will run until 31 December 2032.