This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Nov 2023 at 16:15

Tender

12 Jun 2023 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government has awarded the Celtic Framework contract, with a total value of £6,500,000, to multiple suppliers for auditing services. The contract covers project assurance reviews and program management across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales. The tender process was completed on 8th November 2023, and the contract was signed on 2nd September 2023. The procurement stage was 'Award', and suppliers had to submit tenders by 14:00 to the BravoSolution portal.

This procurement opportunity presents business growth potential for companies offering auditing services, project management, and other assurance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the business consultancy and project management sectors are well-suited to compete. The Welsh Government, acting as the contracting authority, has provided detailed information on the procurement process, including deadlines and evaluation criteria, to facilitate supplier engagement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Celtic Framework

Notice Description

The Celtic Framework is a mutual call-off framework contract through which contractors may be acquired for project assurance reviews and/or programme/project management (hereinafter "PPM")-specific purposes for the devolved governments of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. The objectives of the Celtic Framework are two-fold: - To provide [suitably qualified] external advisers to lead and/or participate in assurance reviews managed through the assurance hubs in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales; and - To provide [suitably qualified] external advisers for the provision of "other assurance services.

Lot Information

Celtic Framework: Lot 1 - Northern Ireland

The Celtic Framework is a mutual call-off framework contract through which contractors may be acquired for project assurance reviews and/or programme/project management (hereinafter "PPM")-specific purposes for the devolved governments of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. The objectives of the Celtic Framework are two-fold: - To provide [suitably qualified] external advisers to lead and/or participate in assurance reviews managed through the assurance hubs in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales; and - To provide [suitably qualified] external advisers for the provision of "other assurance services.

Renewal: Framework can be extended for an additional 12 months - the total contract duration is up to 48 months.

Celtic Framework: Lot 2 - Scottish Government

The Celtic Framework is a mutual call-off framework contract through which contractors may be acquired for project assurance reviews and/or programme/project management (hereinafter "PPM")-specific purposes for the devolved governments of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. The objectives of the Celtic Framework are two-fold: - To provide [suitably qualified] external advisers to lead and/or participate in assurance reviews managed through the assurance hubs in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales; and - To provide [suitably qualified] external advisers for the provision of "other assurance services.

Renewal: Framework can be extended for an additional 12 months - the total contract duration is up to 48 months.

Celtic Framework: Lot 3 - Wales

The Celtic Framework is a mutual call-off framework contract through which contractors may be acquired for project assurance reviews and/or programme/project management (hereinafter "PPM")-specific purposes for the devolved governments of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. The objectives of the Celtic Framework are two-fold: - To provide [suitably qualified] external advisers to lead and/or participate in assurance reviews managed through the assurance hubs in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales; and - To provide [suitably qualified] external advisers for the provision of "other assurance services.

Renewal: Framework can be extended for an additional 12 months - the total contract duration is up to 48 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d549
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033101-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79212000 - Auditing services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79420000 - Management-related services

79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work

79421100 - Project-supervision services other than for construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48 months

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

ACTICA CONSULTING LTD

Axolve

Gardiner & Theobald

Glen Shuraig Consulting Ltd

QI Consulting

Valuta

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