External audit of the FAME project accounts
RFLD is recruiting an audit firm registered with the OECCA-Bénin to audit the accounts of its FAME project at the end of the 12-month implementation period.
Reference: RFLD/FAME-2026/AO-10Published: 2 November 2026Closing: 31 December 2026, 23:59Status: open, rolling awardRolling award. Offers are reviewed as they arrive. RFLD may select a provider and sign a contract before the closing date, as soon as a compliant offer meets the award criteria. Once a contract is awarded, the call closes for this tender and the closure is shown on this page. Early submission is encouraged.
Notice of call for tenders
The Women Leaders Network for Development (RFLD) leads a consortium with the NGO Women’s Leadership for Sustainable Impact (WoLSI) and the BIOWA Association to implement the 12-month project “Collective advocacy for a green and inclusive economic transition: strengthening Beninese women’s access to sustainable productive opportunities and economic resources”. The project is supported by FAME (Feminisms: action and mobilisation for an inclusive economy), a programme funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and managed by the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI). It works in the municipalities of Ifangni, Sakété and Adja-Ouèrè (Plateau department) and Porto-Novo (Ouémé department).
Under budget line 1.g of the project, RFLD invites audit and accounting firms registered with the Order of Chartered Accountants of Benin (OECCA-Bénin) to submit an offer for the services described below.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Independent audit of the financial reports and expenditure of the project |
| Activity reference | Project management and accountability |
| Place of performance | Porto-Novo, Benin |
| Duration | About 20 working days at the end of the project |
| Procurement method | Open call for tenders published on rflgd.org |
| Where to submit | By email to cotation@rflgd.org, or by hand in a sealed envelope at the RFLD office, Francophone Hub, Hounsa, Rue de l’Université Agricole, Porto-Novo, Benin (Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:00) |
| Closing date | 31 December 2026, 23:59 (Porto-Novo time) |
| Award | Rolling: offers are reviewed as they arrive and a provider may be selected before the closing date |
| Notification of results | As soon as a provider is selected, and at the latest by 15 January 2027 |
Tender documents
- Notice of call for tenders (this section)
- Instructions to bidders
- Terms of reference
- Price schedule
- Model submission letter
Award
Offers are scored 70% on technical quality (experience, methodology, team or equipment) and 30% on price. Offers are reviewed in the order received. RFLD may award the contract, before the closing date, to the first compliant offer that reaches at least 70 out of 100 on the technical criteria at a competitive price. The call then closes. Dates in this file are indicative and may be adjusted; any change is published on this page. The contract is signed subject to the release of FAME project funds.
Instructions to bidders
Article 1. Eligibility
- Firm registered with OECCA-Bénin
- At least five years of experience auditing projects of NGOs funded by international donors, including AFD or the European Union as an asset
- Team led by a chartered accountant
- Independence from RFLD, WoLSI and BIOWA
- Have no conflict of interest with RFLD, WoLSI, BIOWA or their staff
- In line with FAME guidance, businesses and teams led by women are strongly encouraged to bid and, with equal scores, are preferred
Article 2. Content of the offer
- Signed submission letter (Document 5)
- Technical offer of no more than 10 pages: understanding of the assignment, audit approach, work plan, team CVs, registration certificate and three references
- Completed price schedule (Document 4)
- For businesses: copies of the RCCM and IFU. For individuals: national ID and IFU if available
Article 3. Currency and validity
Prices are quoted in CFA francs (XOF), all taxes included. Offers remain valid for ninety (90) days from the closing date.
Article 4. Questions
Questions may be sent in writing to cotation@rflgd.org until 24 December 2026, quoting the reference RFLD/FAME-2026/AO-10. Answers are shared with all bidders without naming the person who asked.
Article 5. Submission
Offers can be submitted in either of two ways by 31 December 2026 at 23:59:
- By email: send the complete offer as PDF files to cotation@rflgd.org, with the subject line “Tender RFLD/FAME-2026/AO-10”.
- By hand: deliver the offer in a sealed envelope marked “Tender RFLD/FAME-2026/AO-10” to the RFLD office, Francophone Hub, Hounsa, Rue de l’Université Agricole, Porto-Novo, Benin (Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:00). A receipt is given for each envelope.
Each offer received is logged with its date and time. Late or incomplete offers are not considered. One offer per bidder, without variants.
Article 6. Opening and evaluation
An evaluation committee made up of members of the RFLD, WoLSI and BIOWA consortium reviews the offers in the order received, without waiting for the closing date, checks their compliance and scores them on the basis set out in the award clause. Minutes of the opening and of the evaluation are kept on file for the project audit.
Article 7. Award and notification
The selected bidder receives a letter of award and a contract as soon as the selection is made, and at the latest by 15 January 2027. Bidders that are not selected are informed in writing. RFLD may cancel the call at any time before award without liability.
Article 8. Payment
Payment in two instalments: 30% at the start of fieldwork and 70% on approval of the final audit report. Payment is made by bank transfer on presentation of a compliant invoice.
Article 9. Ethics and safeguarding
Bidders commit to the FAME and AFD requirements on anti-fraud, anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, conflict of interest, protection from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment, and data protection. Any attempt to influence the evaluation leads to exclusion. Information on bidders is kept confidential.
Terms of reference
Objectives
- Give an opinion on whether the project financial report presents fairly the receipts and expenditure of the grant.
- Check the eligibility of expenditure against the FAME grant contract and the approved budget.
- Review internal control, procurement files, payroll and timesheets, and the service contracts with WoLSI and BIOWA.
- Recommend improvements.
Deliverables
| Deliverable | Timing |
|---|---|
| Inception note and audit plan | Before fieldwork |
| Draft audit report and management letter | 15 days after fieldwork |
| Final audit report with opinion | 10 days after comments |
Reporting
The contractor reports to the FAME Project Coordinator at RFLD in Porto-Novo. Deliverables are in French.
Price schedule
Complete the unit price and total for each line without changing the description or the quantities. Prices are in CFA francs, all taxes included. The completed schedule is dated, signed, stamped and attached to the submission letter.
| No. | Description | Unit | Quantity | Unit price (XOF, TTC) | Total (XOF, TTC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Audit of the FAME project accounts, including fieldwork and reports | Lump sum | 1 | …………… | …………… |
| TOTAL AMOUNT, ALL TAXES INCLUDED | …………… |
Price includes all fees, travel and taxes.
Model submission letter
[Name of the bidder]
[Address, RCCM, IFU, telephone, email]
To the Africa Director, Women Leaders Network for Development (RFLD)
RFLD Francophone Hub, Hounsa, Rue de l’Université Agricole, Porto-Novo, Benin · +229 01 50 02 46 19
Subject: Offer for tender RFLD/FAME-2026/AO-10, External audit of the FAME project accounts
Madam Director,
Having read the notice, the instructions to bidders and the terms of reference of tender RFLD/FAME-2026/AO-10 published on 2 November 2026, I, the undersigned [name and position], acting on behalf of [name of the bidder], submit our offer for the services requested.
We accept all the terms of the tender documents without reservation. Our offer, together with the completed, signed and stamped price schedule, remains valid for ninety (90) days from the closing date. We declare that we have no conflict of interest with RFLD, WoLSI, BIOWA or the project.
Attached: copy of the RCCM and IFU, completed price schedule, technical offer and references.
Done at ……………………, on ……………………
Signature, stamp and position of the signatory
Submit your offer
Send your offer to cotation@rflgd.org with the subject “Tender RFLD/FAME-2026/AO-10”, or deliver it in a sealed envelope to the RFLD office in Porto-Novo (Francophone Hub, Hounsa, Rue de l’Université Agricole), by 31 December 2026, 23:59. Offers are reviewed as they arrive and a provider may be selected before that date, so apply early.
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