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Extension of Audit Wales Contracted Out Audits

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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06 Jan 2026 at 13:23

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05 Mar 2024 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office, based in London, has announced the extension of its contract with Wales Audit Office for the provision of financial auditing services for the Arts Council of Wales Lottery and Sports Council of Wales Lottery Financial Statements. This extension has been formalised, with the contract running from 19th December 2025 to 18th December 2027, valued at £132,000. The procurement process was conducted via a sole source supplier method and reached the award stage on 6th January 2026. The relevant industry category is classified under CPV code 79212100 for financial auditing services, with the delivery address in the postal code SW1W 9SP.

This sole source contract offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in financial auditing services. It is a considerable engagement over an extended period of two years, maintaining continuity for established players like the Wales Audit Office, a large-scale supplier. Enterprises that are not eligible might need to wait for further opportunities as the current period reflects a closed competition due to the sole source procurement method. The procurement is especially suitable for large-scale enterprises given the nature and scale of the financial statements involved. Interested businesses should position themselves for future engagements through networking and visibility with government buyers like the National Audit Office.

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Notice Title

Extension of Audit Wales Contracted Out Audits

Notice Description

The National Audit Office has extended the contract with the Supplier until the 18th of December 2027. The contract relates to the Financial audit of the Arts Council of Wales Lottery and Sports Council of Wales Lottery Financial Statements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6faf25a3-ca2c-4fa2-b7c0-24c15d2f71f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e65576f-c57b-4e96-8c88-bb027777457b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Sole Source Supplier
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£132,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£132,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
Central Procurement Team
Contact Email
nao.procurement@nao.org.uk
Contact Phone
02077987000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WALES AUDIT OFFICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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