This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

27 Apr 2026 at 13:38

Award

29 Jan 2026 at 11:23

Tender

25 Nov 2025 at 15:50

Planning

03 Nov 2025 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

Social Care Wales, a public sub-central government authority, initiated an open tendering process for the provision of internal audit services. The procurement process involved several key stages, starting with planning in November 2025 and subsequently advancing to tendering and awarding to Littlechild & Haley in early 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £158,750 with a gross amount of £190,500, is scheduled from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with potential renewal extending the period to 60 months. Social Care Wales, based in Cardiff, is governed by Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement category falls within services, specifically auditing, with the contract award made under an open procedure, reflecting a high-quality, independent assurance and advisory focus aligned with professional audit standards. Key deadlines included the end of the tender period on 22 December 2025 and the contract signing on 1 April 2026.

This procurement announcement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those with expertise in evaluating financial and operational controls, risk management, and compliance within a governmental framework. Companies able to demonstrate technical proficiency, collaborative engagement, and strong communication in audit services would be well-suited for such contracts. The contract prioritises the delivery of a risk-based audit plan, requiring the supplier to adhere to rigorous professional standards such as the Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) and the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF). Furthermore, businesses operating in Wales with bilingual capabilities and an appreciation for Welsh Language Standards would find social value contributions a critical component in aiding organisational strategic priorities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, provided they can meet the technical and collaborative requirements outlined.

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Notice Title

Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Provision of internal audit services: high-quality, independent assurance and advisory services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will initially run from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 with a possibility of being extended for up to a further 24 months, up to a total period of 60 months

Planning Information

We will be holding one preliminary market engagement sessions via MS Teams on Tuesday 11 November 2025, at 11:15. The sessions will be hosted by project team: Jo Bolton - Director of Finance, Partnerships and Corporate Services Kate Salter - Assistant Director of Corporate Services Emma Howells – Head of Finance and a member of the Procurement team. The session will begin with a presentation outlining the requirements, following which an opportunity for questions and answers will follow. The session will be recorded and uploaded against this notice on Sell2Wales. If you are interested in joining a preliminary market engagement session, please email procurement@socialcare.wales advising the tender title and desired session date/time. Following the sessions the Sell2Wales question and answer portal will be live for a following 2 working days up until 17:00 on Thursday 13 November 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d8e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038099-2026
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

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£158,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£158,750 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
29 Jan 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOCIAL CARE WALES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 1EW
Post Town
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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LITTLECHILD & HALEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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