Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-065f6a
- Published by:
- Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament
- Authority ID:
- AA0424
- Publication date:
- 26 March 2026
- Deadline date:
- 27 April 2026
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
Internal Audit is fundamental to strong governance and internal control arrangements. The client seeks to appoint an external provider to deliver a fully outsourced Internal Audit Function in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards and Government Functional Standard GovS 009: Internal Audit, together with any relevant UK public sector application guidance.The appointed provider will be responsible for delivering an independent, objective assurance and advisory service that supports the Commission in achieving its strategic objectives through the evaluation and improvement of governance, risk management and internal control processes.The successful bidder will act as the Head of Internal Audit and have overall responsibility for the provision of Internal Audit services. It is anticipated that around 80 to 90 days annual input will be required from the Contractor to deliver the required service. They will be expected to build a relationship, and work closely, with the Accounting Officer.The contract will be for a 5 year period.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
1275
Procurement description
Internal Audit is fundamental to strong governance and internal control arrangements. The client seeks to appoint an external provider to deliver a fully outsourced Internal Audit Function in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards and Government Functional Standard GovS 009: Internal Audit, together with any relevant UK public sector application guidance.
The appointed provider will be responsible for delivering an independent, objective assurance and advisory service that supports the Commission in achieving its strategic objectives through the evaluation and improvement of governance, risk management and internal control processes.
The successful bidder will act as the Head of Internal Audit and have overall responsibility for the provision of Internal Audit services. It is anticipated that around 80 to 90 days annual input will be required from the Contractor to deliver the required service. They will be expected to build a relationship, and work closely, with the Accounting Officer.
The contract will be for a 5 year period.
Delivery regions
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
208350.00 GBP to 208350.00GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
01 August 2026, 00:00AM to 31 July 2031, 23:59PM
Contracting authority
Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament
Identification register:
Address 1: Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament
Town/City: Cardiff
Postcode: CF99 1SN
Country: United Kingdom
Website: www.senedd.wales.org/abthome/abt-procurement.html
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZHB-8494-NVZZ
Contact name: Helena Grant
Email: helena.grant@senedd.wales
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Trade agreements
Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1
CPV classifications
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
Delivery regions
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Lot value (estimated)
208350.00 GBP Excluding VAT
250000.00 GBP Including VAT
Criteria used to select suppliers to tender for this lot
true
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 August 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 July 2031, 23:59PM
Participation
Conditions of participation
As outlined in the procurement documents
Conditions of participation
As outlined in the procurement documents
Conditions of participation
As outlined in the procurement documents
Award criteria
Type: price
Name
Contract Costs
Description
Head of Internal Audit
Client Manager
Senior Auditor
Auditor
Weighting: 40.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Description
Presentation - 10 marks
Capability - 17 marks
Adding Value to Senedd Services - 8 marks
Overview Method Statement - 10 marks
Reporting - 5 marks
Social Value - 6 marks
Data Protection - 4 marks
Non-Functional Requirements - Pass / Fail
Weighting: 60.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Contract terms and risks
Payment terms
As outlined in the procurement documents
Description of risks to contract performance
As outlined in the procurement documents
Submission
Expression of interest deadline
27 April 2026, 10:00AM
Enquiry deadline
20 April 2026, 10:00AM
Date of award of contract
01 July 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
The procurement documents will be available via the Bravo Solution portal at https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk, reference pqq_33840.
Minimum number of suppliers to be invited to tender
5
Maximum number of suppliers to be invited to tender
7
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Is this a recurring procurement?
No
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated)
24 March 2031, 23:59PM
Languages that may be used for submission
Documents
Document type
Bidding documents
Document type
The procurement documents will be available via the Bravo Solution portal at https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk, reference pqq_33840.
Document type
Conflict of interest
Description
Not published
Coding
Commodity categories
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Title
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Parent category
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Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
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| 1022 |
Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
Document family
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Notice details
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- Publication date:
- 02 March 2026
- Deadline date:
- 16 March 2026 23:59
- Notice type:
- UK2
- Version:
- 1
- Authority name:
- Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament
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- Publication date:
- 26 March 2026
- Deadline date:
- 27 April 2026 10:00
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Version:
- 1
- Authority name:
- Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- n/a
- Admin contact:
- n/a
- Technical contact:
- n/a
- Other contact:
- n/a