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RFQ-Audit Firm Ipas works globally with a vision that every woman and girl has the right and ability to determine her own sexuality and reproductive health. Our programs use a multifaceted approach that addresses reproductive health services, access to services, and the fulfillment of reproductive rights.

As part of the broader reproductive justice movement, Ipas is working to ensure that abortion and contraceptive care are recognized as essential health services and that all people can access them. We seek to expand the availability, quality, and sustainability of abortion and related reproductive health services, as well as improve the enabling environment for these services.

Ipas Nepal’s program interventions prioritize intersectional partnerships that integrate broader gender equality and social justice agendas, including gender-based violence prevention and response, and women-led climate justice initiatives.

Ipas Nepal invites your esteemed firm to submit both technical and financial proposals for conducting the statutory audit of Ipas Nepal’s program in Nepal. The audit will include a comprehensive review of financial transactions, financial practices, procurement, human resources, program implementation, internal policies, and compliance with donor and regulatory requirements.

A detailed Scope of Work (SoW) is attached for your reference. Key information related to the assignment is outlined below:

1. Annual turnover of Ipas Nepal, > number of PNGO with whom Ipas Nepal works in the field, > approx. number of Ipas Nepal staff.

1. Technical Proposal The technical proposal should at least include:

· Company profile

· Relevant experience and reference letters

· Curriculum Vitae (CVs) of the audit team, including:

· The principal auditor responsible for signing the audit opinion

· Managers, supervisors, and key personnel

· Details of previous and ongoing audit assignments demonstrating the firm’s capacity and expertise

1. Financial Proposal The financial proposal should include:

· Submission on a lump sum basis (total all-inclusive fee)

· Coverage of the entire scope of work, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and final deliverables

· Inclusion of all professional fees, administrative, and operational costs

· Clear indication of whether the amount is inclusive or exclusive of applicable taxes (e.g., VAT)

· Exclusion of field travel costs to Partner NGOs, as these will be reimbursed separately by Ipas Nepal based on actuals

1. Provide your client engagement with INGOs in last three fiscal years doing statutory Audit and/or Internal Audit in format given.

Client engagement with INGOs in last three fiscal years (Statutory and Internal Audit)

1. Deliverables Draft audit reports & Draft management letter to be submitted by August 15, 2026 where final reports should be issued by August 31, 2026.

1. Submission Timeline Please submit your detailed technical and financial proposals no later than:

Sunday, March 29, 2026.

1. Submission Method

· Proposals must be submitted as two separate files (Technical and Financial)

· Upload submissions via the Ipas procurement platform

*NOTE- for field travel to PNGOs Ipas Nepal will reimburse per-diem, hotel accommodation, air and or ground travel expenses based on actual invoices submitted in line with Ipas Nepal travel policy.

Please feel free to get in touch in case you need further information or clarification through email to document the process.