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Trydan External Audit Tender

TRYDAN GWYRDD CYMRU

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jan 2026 at 15:04

Award

05 Jan 2026 at 13:39

Tender

15 Oct 2025 at 10:03

PlanningUpdate

10 Sep 2025 at 11:13

Planning

08 Sep 2025 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru, operating as a sub-central government public authority governed by Welsh devolved regulations, has concluded a procurement process for its external audit services. The procurement, conducted under an open procedure, is categorised under services with an inception date of 20th January 2026, and its conclusion is planned for 19th January 2027, with an optional renewal extending up to 2028. Located in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, Trydan sought a qualified organisation to execute statutory external audits, prepare annual financial statements, and produce an independent auditor's report in line with FRS102 and accounting standards. HSJ Accountants Ltd, a Newport-based SME, was awarded the contract, which has a total gross contract value of £133,752.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for accounting and auditing firms looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector, particularly within the fiscal services industry. SMEs stand to benefit considerably from competing in such open procurements, which cater explicitly to smaller businesses. Ongoing government commitments to transparency and rigorous standards mean that successful bidders can trust in consistent professional engagements, while also contributing to public accountability and financial management improvements across devolved government bodies. Businesses specialising in auditing and proficient in Welsh Government regulations are particularly well-suited to leverage their expertise through such tenders.

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Notice Title

Trydan External Audit Tender

Notice Description

Trydan has conducted this Procurement for External Audit. Trydan wishes to appoint a suitably qualified organisation to carry out its statutory external audit, prepare the annual financial statements and produce the Independent Auditors Report in accordance with the latest applicable accounting and auditing standards, and Welsh Government timescales.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Trydan may extend the Contract by 1 year, with the option to extend by a further 1 year.

Planning Information

External Audit Tender Expression of Interest Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru (Trydan) is seeking to appoint an organisation to carry out its statutory external audit, prepare the annual financial statements and produce the Independent Auditors Report in accordance with the latest applicable accounting and auditing standards, and Welsh Government timescales. The first audit and accounts preparation will be for Financial Year 2025/26 and then a further two financial years. Trydan is an arms-length Welsh Government owned body, reports under FRS102 and has a financial year end of 31st March. The tender is due to go live w/c 22nd September 2025. Trydan will be using eTenderWales for the procurement - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml You will need to register an account to access the tender. Due to changes in Public Procurement all companies will now need to register on the Central Digital Platform to take part in the tender. Please register here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/suppliers-how-to-register-your-organisation-and-first-administrator-on-find-a-tender-in-three-easy-steps-html If you are interested in this tender please follow this link https://forms.office.com/e/GfiyEeLHjG Trydan will notify once it has gone live.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0595fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004913-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£111,460 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£111,460 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 19 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRYDAN GWYRDD CYMRU
Contact Name
Katie Carey
Contact Email
caffael@trydangwyrddcymru.wales, katie.carey@trydangwyrddcymru.wales
Contact Phone
+447591340779

Buyer Location

Locality
MERTHYR TYDFIL
Postcode
CF48 1UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Merthyr Tydfil
Electoral Ward
Cyfarthfa
Westminster Constituency
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HSJ ACCOUNTANTS

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