Speculative Notice – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which further information may be obtained

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Internal Audit Services

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

• Provide independent, objective assurance in line with Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS).

• Demonstrate strong technical auditing skills across governance, risk management, internal control, finance, IT and operational areas.

• Work effectively within the context of an Arm’s Length Body (ALB) and understand the associated accountability framework, including expectations set by Welsh Government.

• Have a robust understanding of charity regulations, including the Charities Act requirements, best practice governance expectations, and the specific audit considerations relevant to registered charities.

• Support the Audit, Risk & Assurance Committee with clear reporting, insight, and recommendations that drive organisational improvement.

• Provide an audit plan, delivery timetable, and approach that is proportionate to the scale and complexity of the organisation.

See attached for further details

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=163797.

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

3 Administrative Information

3.1

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

3.2

Estimated Start of the Award Procedure

4 Other Information

4.1

Additional Information

Anticipated Scope

The audit programme may include (but is not limited to):

• Core governance and assurance processes

• Financial controls and regulatory compliance

• Risk management and organisational resilience

• Procurement, contract management, and grant management

• Cyber security, data protection, and digital systems

• Collections, conservation and management.

• Heritage related and visitor experience focussed operational processes from a variety of sites and premises.

• Educational, learning and engagement programmes and activities.

• Large scale and ambitious capital projects and programmes.

• Follow up audits, advisory and training pieces of work such as risk management as required

(WA Ref:163797)

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Download Additional Documentation

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Publication date of this notice