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Information Advice Quality Framework

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Mar 2026 at 16:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

19 Feb 2026 at 18:10

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 11:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, operating through its Corporate Procurement Services in Cardiff, has completed the procurement process for the "Information Advice Quality Framework" under an open procedure. This initiative falls within the services sector and aims to establish a framework for providing quality information and advice services across Wales. The contract, valued at £288,000 gross, was awarded to MBARC Ltd and officially signed on 3rd March 2026. The contract commenced on 5th March 2026 and runs until 4th March 2027, with potential renewals extending it to a maximum of three years. The procurement, initiated in December 2025, experienced retendering before reaching completion, underscoring the project's complexity and strategic importance.

This tender offers a robust platform for businesses specialising in auditing, consultancy, and social work services to engage with government projects and expand their influence within the public sector. Such businesses, particularly those with experience in managing quality frameworks and providing consultancy services, stand to benefit significantly from aligning with the Welsh Government's objectives. The contract encompasses managing assessment processes, promoting IAQF standards, and developing communication strategies, thereby providing myriad opportunities for consultancy firms and service providers to demonstrate their expertise and foster sustainable business growth through governmental collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Information Advice Quality Framework

Notice Description

This notice is the final notice to notify the award of the Information Advice Quality Framework. This was a procurement exercise that was being conducted on behalf of the Welsh Government to establish a contract for an Information and Advice Quality Framework. The tender was originally published in September 2025, however the procurement was terminated and was retendered. The successful bidder will be awarded an initial 12-month contract with options to extend for a further 12 + 12 months for up to a maximum of 3 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract will be for a 12 month term options to extend for a further 12 +12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ebd0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019197-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20267 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 4 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MBARC Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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