RFP: Audit services and ECHO FPA ex-ante assessment

Mercy Corps is requesting proposal from several firms that have extensive knowledge and experience in providing audit services for international not-for-profit organizations.  The participating firms can bid on any one or on all components of this RFP.  

The requested services are: 

1. The statutory audit for FY19 in accordance with the relevant regulations in the Netherlands: MCNL had contracted an audit firm in the Netherlands to perform the FY19 statutory audit but the engagement was ended as the audit could not be completed in an appropriate and timely manner. The draft accounts available from our website were prepared during this audit engagement and will serve as the basis for this audit. This engagement can start immediately or be combined with the FY20 audit.  Deliverable: Annual Audit Report and Financial Statements. 
 
2. The statutory audit for FY20 in accordance with the relevant regulations in the Netherlands: Draft accounts and the annual report for this audit will be ready by the end of August.   Deliverable: Annual Audit Report and Financial Statements. 
 
3. ECHO Ex-Ante Assessment for the application for an ECHO Framework Partnership Agreement (FPA): The ToR for this assignment is attached to this RFP as Annex A. Please take note of the specific requirements in terms of auditors’ qualifications, professions certifications and memberships, and the composition of the audit team.  The assessment engagement is dependent on the completion of the audits and can commence after the finalisation of the FY20 audit.  Deliverable: Assessment Report as per the ECHO ToR.