Tenders Are Invited For Accounting, Auditing And Fiscal Services – Framework Agreement For Project Support Eu Finances

Accounting, Auditing And Fiscal Services – Framework Agreement For Project Support Eu Finances. Participation In The Eus Framework Programme For Research And Innovation Is A High Priority Activity At Ntnu. This Applies To Both The Current Framework Programme - Horizon Europe And The Next Framework Programme, Which Shall Start In 2028. Participation Will Take Place In The Form Of Projects That Receive Financial Support From The Eu. The Projects Must Follow The Terms Given In The Eu Guidelines For The Different Project Types. This Includes Financial Guidelines. At The Same Time, We Must Ensure Compliance With The Guidelines That Generally Apply For Ntnu. The Financial Monitoring Of The Projects Involves Responsibility For Following Up The Finances In The Project Life Cycle, From Application To Completed Project. Ntnu Has Its Own Routines And Templates For Financial Reporting To The Eu And Internal Status Reports. For Applications And Projects That Have Several Partners And Coordinated By Ntnu, Follow-Up Also Involves Follow-Up Of Partners Budgeting And Reporting. Clear And Understandable Communication Towards Internal And External Target Groups Is Significant In All Project Phases. Ntnu Has Its Own Personnel (Project Economists) Who Carry Out These Assignments, But Ntnu Will Need To Supplement With External Resources. The Need Can Vary Over Time. The Offered Resources Must Be Able To Handle A Portfolio Of Applications And Projects. The Portfolio Will Usually Belong To One Or Several Organisational Entities At Ntnu. Other More Limited Assignments May Also Be Relevant. See Annex 1, The Contracting Authority ́S Requirement Specifications, For Further Information On Which Services/Work Assignments The Framework Agreement Covers. A Framework Agreement Shall Be Signed With One Tenderer. The Contract Will Start As Soon As Possible After The Award Of Contract. The Contract Will Be Valid For 2 Years, With An Option For An Extension For 1+1 Year, For A Total Of Up To 4 Years.