The present notice concerns 2-year framework contracts which can be extended for another period of 2 years, for audits of external aid programmes and projects funded by the European Commission from the European Development Fund and the EU budget, as well as audit-related engagements.
The audits and audit-related engagements which are required are classified into 3 lots. For lot 1 and 2, a maximum of 4 framework contracts will be signed. Specific contracts will be awarded after reopening competition between framework contractors following specific request for services and specific terms of reference. For lot 3, a maximum of 2 framework contracts will be signed. Specific contracts for the 3rd lot will be assigned according to the cascade system.
English and French will be the main working languages for all engagements under the framework contract. In some cases, other languages may be requested in the specific terms of reference.