Invitation to Tender: External Audit Services for FIDA-SS (Deadline 24 November 2026)
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FIDA-SS Invitation to Tender External Audit Services .pdf (151.1 KB) Subject: Invitation to Tender: External Audit Services for FIDA-SS (Deadline 24 November 2026)
Dear Sir/Madam,
The Federation of Women Lawyers – South Sudan (FIDA-SS) invites registered audit firms to submit technical and financial proposals to serve as its external auditor.
The assignment covers a statutory audit in line with national legislation and agreed-upon procedures (AUP) engagements for donor-funded projects. The initial contract term is one year, with the option to renew annually, subject to satisfactory performance.
The full Terms of Reference are attached. Please read them carefully, as they set out the scope of work, eligibility criteria, evaluation criteria and the documents you must submit.
Key dates:
• ToR issued: 4 November 2026
• Deadline for questions: 15 November 2026
• Proposal submission deadline: 24 November 2026, 5:00 pm Juba time
• Evaluation and any interviews: 26 November 2026
• Notification of award: 30 November 2026
• Contract signature and start: 1 December 2026
How to apply: Send your technical and financial proposals, with all required supporting documents, to [email protected] by the deadline above, using the subject line “Proposal: External Audit Services – FIDA-SS”. Late or incomplete submissions may be rejected.
Questions: Please send any clarification questions by email to the same address by 15 November 2026. We do not accept verbal enquiries or individual meetings during the tender period. Answers will be shared with all bidders.
FIDA-SS has zero tolerance for fraud, bribery and aid diversion. No fee or favour is required to apply. Please report any such request to [email protected].
We thank you for your interest and look forward to receiving your proposal.
Yours faithfully,
Gumat William
Attached advert:
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FEDERATION OF WOMEN LAWYERS – SOUTH
SUDAN (FIDA-SS)
Mobil Roundabout, Compound of the Union of Persons with Disabilities,
Juba, South Sudan www.fidass.org ·
FIDA-SS Invitation to Tender: External Audit Services
Terms of Reference (ToR) for External Audit Services Tender Details
Item Detail
Date of issue 04/11/2026
Project title Provision of External Audit Services
Deadline for submission of offers 24/11/2026, 5:00 PM Juba time
Contact email fidassprocurement@gmail.com
Contracting authority Federation of Women Lawyers – South Sudan (FIDA- fidassprocurement@gmail.com
Key Dates
Step Date
ToR issued and advert published 4 November 2026
Deadline for questions 15 November 2026
Application submission deadline 24 November 2026, 5:00 PM Juba time
Evaluation and any interviews 26 November 2026
Notification of award 30 November 2026
Contract signature and start 1 December 2026
1. Introduction & Background
The Federation of Women Lawyers – South Sudan (FIDA-SS) is seeking to identify and contract an audit firm to provide external audit services, as required by the legal requirements applicable to non-governmental organizations operating in South Sudan. The assignment covers FIDA-SS
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operations in South Sudan, including agreed-upon procedures (AUP) engagements for [number] donor-funded projects.
1.1 Background on FIDA-SS
The Federation of Women Lawyers – South Sudan (FIDA-SS) is a national women's human rights and legal aid non-governmental organization headquartered in Juba. FIDA-SS works to promote and protect the rights of women and girls through legal aid and representation, advocacy, transitional justice and access to justice, and the prevention of and response to conflict-related and gender-based violence. [Add year of establishment, registration details and states or counties of operation.]
FIDA-SS has worked with over ten international partners and takes part in national and international coordination forums, including the Joint Consultation Forum, the Rule of Law Forum and the SIHA Network. FIDA-SS operates in a fragile and conflict-affected context and works with some of the most vulnerable women and communities, regardless of ethnic background, religion or political affiliation.
2. Objectives
The selected service provider will act as the FIDA-SS external auditor. It will provide the audit services FIDA-SS needs to comply with applicable national legislation and donor requirements, for an initial period of one year. The scope of audit activities may vary from one year to the next.
3. Scope of Work
FIDA-SS seeks to contract an audit firm registered in South Sudan to serve as its external auditor and perform the following services:
• Project-specific agreed-upon procedures (AUP) engagements (full ToR to be attached as
Annex 1)
• Statutory audit in line with national legislation
The selected firm will also be responsible for specific project audits or verifications, as required.
The financial year is the calendar year.
4. Duration of Contract
The contract will be awarded for an initial term of one (1) year. Subject to satisfactory performance and FIDA-SS's ongoing requirements, it may be renewed annually for up to [five (5)] additional consecutive one-year periods, for a maximum total duration of [six (6)] years.
Either party may terminate the contract by giving three (3) months' prior written notice, in line with the termination provisions set out in the contract.
5. Methodology
Interested audit firms must email the documents that meet the administrative criteria, plus a brief technical and financial proposal, to fidassprocurement@gmail.com, with the subject line [subject
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line], by 24 November 2026, 5:00 PM Juba time at the latest. The technical proposal must not exceed 10 pages and must include a list of reference clients with their contact details.
The technical proposal must show how results will be achieved in a timely and cost-efficient way.
See the criteria below for more details.
6. Validity
Tenders received must remain valid and open for acceptance for 60 days after the closing date for submission.
Before the original validity period expires, FIDA-SS may ask tenderers in writing to extend it.
Tenderers who agree may not modify their tenders. If they refuse, their participation in the tender procedure will end.
Eligibility Criteria Imposed on the Tenderer
Tenderers will first be checked for eligibility against the criteria below.
# Description Means of verification and required documentation
1 The tenderer must be an audit firm approved by the Ministry of Justice,
Republic of South Sudan, or equivalent.
Valid Trade Register certificate confirming registration. Certificate of Incorporation from the Ministry of Justice, including the renewal stamps on the back page.
2 Valid membership certificate or equivalent.
Membership certificate from the Chamber of
Commerce.
3 Valid operation license or equivalent. Operation license from the State Ministry of
Finance and Economic Development.
4 The tenderer (including consortium members and subcontractors, if any) has paid all taxes, pension contributions and other payments required by applicable law (YES/NO).
Valid tax clearance certificate.
5 The lead auditor or team leader must be a
Certified Public Accountant.
Relevant certification.
6 The tenderer must have sufficient financial and human resources to perform the contract.
Audited financial statements for 2024 and
2025. List of the team dedicated to the FIDA-
SS assignment, including extra resources that can be deployed if needed.
7 Data protection. Evidence of data protection assurance measures showing compliance with data
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# Description Means of verification and required documentation protection regulation in South Sudan.
8 Environmental sustainability commitment. The service provider must demonstrate responsible environmental practices aligned with applicable regulations or organizational sustainability objectives.
Policy on environmental sustainability or equivalent document.
9 Validity of the bid. The bid must be valid for a minimum of [60 days, to match Section 6].
7. Contract Award Criteria and Evaluation Methodology
Offers will be evaluated out of 100 points using the criteria below.
# Description Weight Scoring methodology
1 Experience providing audit services to foundations, NGOs or INGOs in South
Sudan
Max 20 points
Up to 5 references from different entities: 10 points. 6 or more references from different entities: 20 points.
2 Technical proposal Max 10 points
Adherence to the required services described in this ToR.
3 Financial score Max 70 points (Statutory audit 50,
AUP 20)
The lowest bid receives the highest score. Other candidates' scores are calculated proportionally to the lowest bid.
8. Questions
Candidates may not approach FIDA-SS for verbal clarification. Any prospective candidate who tries to arrange individual meetings with FIDA-SS, or with any organization associated or linked with
FIDA-SS, may be excluded from the tender procedure.
Send all questions by email to the contact person at fidassprocurement@gmail.com by 15
November 2026.
9. Submission Requirements
Bidders must submit the following documents to be eligible for evaluation:
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1. Registration documents of the audit firm, to meet the eligibility requirements
2. Reference letters
3. Lead auditor and team certification
4. Financial statements for 2024 and 2025
5. Policy or certification on data protection, in compliance with [EU GDPR / applicable South
Sudan regulation]
6. Policy or certification meeting the environmental sustainability commitment
7. Technical proposal (maximum 10 pages)
8. Financial proposal
Note: FIDA-SS has zero tolerance for aid diversion and illegal actions. It may screen potential applicants, contractors, suppliers and consultants against international lists to ensure due diligence and compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing requirements.
Disclaimer: FIDA-SS reserves the right to amend or cancel this call without notice and accepts no liability as a result. The decision of the FIDA-SS Procurement Review Committee is final.