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Accounting Services

Type
Services
79212500 · Auditing of accounts
Estimated value
Not published
To deadline
-29d
May 18, 2026 · 11:00
Knock-outs
2
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
2 criteria
Assess manuallyconfidence high

EU procurement for accounting services for the financial years 2026 and 2027 by Dienst Sociale Zaken en Werkgelegenheid Noordwest Fryslân, with a possible total duration of seven years.

Services · Open · European procedure

European2 exclusion groundsComplete timeline
Contract type
Services
Open
Estimated value
Estimate not published
Submission deadline
May 18, 2026
11:00
Scope
European
European procedure
Lots
1
1 lots
Main CPV code
Auditing of accounts
Location
Netherlands
CharacteristicsCPV 79ServicesEU tenderAccounting services for De Dienst Noordwest Fryslan

01What is being requested

Accounting services for the financial years 2026 and 2027 with an option for extension of a maximum of two times two years and once one year, whereby the total duration can amount to at most seven years.

The Dienst Noardwest Fryslan is looking for an accountant to assist them in the auditing function. The accountant reports to the Dienst interimly via a management letter/separate board letter. At the end of this audit, an audit report must be delivered in which the accountant provides an opinion on the faithfulness of the accountability. In addition, the accountant issues an audit report containing, among other things, the most important findings. Accounting services are understood to include the following activities: 1. Certifying function, including: 1a) Interim audit (in preparation for the

79212500Services
1Accounting Services

02Strategic insight

Strategic insight · AI analysis
Ensure a strong substantiation of the quality criteria in Annex 8, as the award takes place on the basis of the best price-quality ratio. Prepare for the Social Return obligation of 2%; although the global plan of approach is not substantively assessed for the award, it is a contract condition. Check whether the signatory of the UEA has the correct authority according to the commercial register to prevent exclusion.
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03Points of attention

Important · 5
Social Return: Upon award, there is an obligation to allocate 2% of the contract value to strengthening the social infrastructure.Important
Tender documents: The Price Schedule must be signed separately to be legally valid.Important
Signature: The European Single Procurement Document (UEA) must be signed by a legally authorized representative.Important
Additional work: Additional work is only permitted if a separate written order has been issued and the costs have been approved in advance.Important
Validity period: The tender must remain valid for at least 60 days after the closing date.Important

04Can I take part?

Financial · 1
Financial and economic standing.Financial
Technical · 2
Technical ability: core competencies.Technical
Technical ability: quality standards.Technical
Professional capability · 1
Requirement regarding professional competence.Professional capability
Other · 1
Extract from the commercial register.Other
Exclusion ground · 2
Mandatory exclusion grounds and optional exclusion grounds.Exclusion ground
Declaration of Russian involvement.Exclusion ground

05Exclusion grounds

Exclusion grounds (2)
  • Mandatory exclusion grounds and optional exclusion grounds.
  • Declaration of Russian involvement.

06Award criteria

Qualityweight n/a

Evaluation of quality based on the elaboration of the quality criteria in accordance with Annex 8.

Priceweight n/a

Evaluation of the offered prices and/or rates in accordance with Annex 5.

07Process & timeline

Publication of descriptive document
2-4-2026
Closing date for submitting questions 1st round of questions
12-4-2026
Publication of Memorandum of Information 1st round
22-4-2026
Closing date for submitting questions 2nd round of questions
29-4-2026
Publication of Memorandum of Information 2nd round
7-5-2026
Closing date for submitting Tender
18-5-2026 11:00 uur
Opening of Tenders
18-5-2026 na 11:00 uur
Verification interview
Week 22/23
Result of evaluation of Tenders and Award decision
10-6-2026
Possible rejection interviews
21-6-2026
Final award (standstill 20 days)
6-7-2026
Signing of Agreement
uiterlijk 1 september 2026
Ingang Overeenkomst
1-9-2026

08Value in context

Estimate not published

The contracting authority did not publish an estimated value — common for a large share of contracts. The EU threshold for diensten is € 221.000, for reference.

09Likely competitors

#Likely bidderFitWins
1Pricewaterhousecoopers Accountants N.V.SME10054×
2BDO Audit & Assurance B.V.SME10057×
3Deloitte Accountants B.V.SME10044×
4Baker Tilly (Netherlands) N.V.SME10038×
5Flynth Audit B.V.SME9927×
6Publieke Sector Accountants B.V.SME9926×

10Tender documents

Bijlage 2 Concept overeenkomst accountantsdiensten 20260323pdfMar 31, 2026 · 253 KB
Bijlage 11 IT landschap de DienstpdfMar 31, 2026 · 48 KB
Bijlage 3 Friese-eis-SR-paragraaf-FrieslandpdfMar 31, 2026 · 258 KB
Bijlage 12 Checklist aan te leveren documentendocxMar 31, 2026 · 73 KB
Bijlage 10 Afspraken registerpdfMar 31, 2026 · 119 KB
Bijlage 6 Verklaring Russische betrokkenheiddocxMar 31, 2026 · 71 KB
Beschrijvend document aanbesteding accountantsdiensten 26020323pdfMar 31, 2026 · 544 KB
Bijlage 5 PrijzenbladxlsxMar 31, 2026 · 20 KB
Bijlage 4 UEA-4-3-2026_14_31_31pdfMar 31, 2026 · 1623 KB
Bijlage 7 Kerncompetenties ReferentiesdocxMar 31, 2026 · 73 KB
Bijlage 1 Algemene Voorwaarden Inkoop 2025pdfMar 31, 2026 · 473 KB
TN579240 - EF16 Aankondiging van een opdracht - algemene richtlijn, standaardregeling 20260330104019pdfMar 31, 2026 · 200 KB

11Legal themes that may be relevant here

12Frequently asked questions

What exactly does the assignment for accounting services entail?
The assignment includes the certifying function (interim audit, annual accounts audit, and SISA accountability), the natural advisory function, and the supporting function. The accountant reports interimly via a management letter or separate board letter and delivers an audit report and an audit report with the most important findings at the end.
Which specific activities within the certifying function must be met?
The activities consist of the interim audit in preparation for the annual accounts audit, the annual accounts audit itself, and the SISA accountability.
What experience is expected from the submitted accountant?
Experience is expected in providing annual accounts audits within the public sector, with specific attention to the audit of EU and SISA assignments.
What registration requirements apply to the accountant?
The accountant must be registered as a public market dean with a valid character-sum from the Noordwest Fryslân region.

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13Estimated value versus the market

p25
€ 200K
median
€ 640K
p75
€ 3,0 mln
deze opdracht

Gegunde waarden in CPV 79 · diensten n=4949