In reviewing the requirements outlined in the Project Maturity Sheet, we understand that for Bulgarian Beneficiaries, the justification of the project budget must be based on the Beneficiary’s Financial Questionnaire (BfQ) and the “respective indicative prices/offers”.
To ensure our compliance and proper alignment with Programme expectations, we kindly request clarification on the following points:
– Does the term “respective price” refer specifically to the individual prices provided in indicative offers received directly by the Beneficiary?
– Or should it instead be interpreted as the average market price for similar items/services, as determined by market research?
Does the Programme provide or recommend any official or indicative price lists, reference thresholds, or sources that Beneficiaries should consult when preparing their budget justifications? Is there a validity period for supporting documents (e.g., indicative offers) submitted as part of the maturity documentation? Should all documents be issued within a specific timeframe prior to submission?
Your clear guidance on these points will significantly assist us in ensuring the budget justifications submitted fully align with Programme expectations and evaluation criteria.