Commissionerate Of Schools Gujarat Financial Audit Services Tender 2026 Internal Audit GST TDS CAG Empaneled Audit 2026

Tender Overview

The Commissionerate Of Schools, under the Gujarat Education Department, invites bids for Financial Audit Services encompassing Internal Audit, GST/TDS advisory, and Income Tax TDS advisory. Estimated value is ₹295,000. Location: Gujarat, India. Scope targets a CAG-empaneled or CA-firm capable of delivering statutory/compliance audits, risk-based internal audits, and tax advisory aligned with government procurement norms. The procurement emphasizes audit integrity, compliance with tax regulations, and timely reporting. The absence of BOQ items indicates a broad scope with vendor-driven deliverables and performance clarity through contract terms. A unique clause allows quantity or scope adjustments up to 25% under the lump-sum/service contract framework, subject to consent and contract issuance. This tender requires readiness for regulatory-advisory services within the education sector and adherence to governance standards.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service: Financial Audit Services including Internal Audit, GST, TDS advisory, Income Tax TDS advisory; CAG-empaneled audit capability preferred
• Estimated Value: ₹295,000; no BOQ items reported
• Eligibility/Credentials: CA firm or firm with CAG empanelment; experience in government/education sector audits advantageous
• Scope Indicators: statutory audits, risk-based internal controls review, GST compliance, TDS calculations and advisory, tax strategy alignment
• Contract Flexibility: quantity/duration may adjust by up to 25% at contract issue and post-issuance
• Delivery & Reporting: standard reporting cadence to Education Department; alignment with government procurement processes
• Location: Gujarat state; procurement aligns with state education governance
• Documentation/Compliance: standard bidder submission per T&C; no explicit BOQ specs; ensure regulatory certifications

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not specified in the provided data
• Contract Variability: 25% variation in scope or duration permitted
• Eligibility: CA firm or CA-led entity with capable internal audits and tax advisory function; prior government/education-sector audits beneficial
• Payment Terms: not specified in the data
• Delivery Timeline: not specified; assume standard government procurement delivery milestones
• Documents: relevant GST/PAN, firm registration, CA/empanelment proofs, prior audit reports recommended
• Penalties/LD: not detailed in the data; rely on standard contract terms
• Warranty/Support: not specified
• Other Terms: No BOQ items present; emphasis on compliance and audit quality