Tender

Provision of Audit Services for Welsh Housing Partnership Limited (WHP)

POBL GROUP LTD

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Tender

16 Dec 2025 at 17:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Provision of Audit Services for Welsh Housing Partnership Limited (WHP)" is being conducted by Pobl Group Ltd, with Grŵp Cynefin and Hafod Housing Association Limited also involved as buyers. This tender is within the services category and focuses on financial auditing services. The procurement method is open, under Welsh devolved regulations, and the contract is anticipated to begin on 9th March 2026, with the potential for extension until March 2031. The tender stage is currently active, with submissions accepted electronically until 15th January 2026, and enquiries until 12th January 2026. The process is tailored for services in regions UKL12, UKL18, and UKL22, encompassing locations like Swansea, Cardiff, and Caernarfon.

This tender represents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in audit services. With an emphasis on quality and competitive pricing, business entities that can offer robust financial auditing expertise are well-suited to compete. The procurement allows participation from SMEs and features below-threshold competition dynamics, benefiting emerging providers looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. This engagement not only facilitates exposure across multiple regions in Wales but also fosters potential long-term business relationships through optional renewal periods, enhancing strategic growth for qualified suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Audit Services for Welsh Housing Partnership Limited (WHP)

Notice Description

The Welsh Housing Partnership Limited ("WHP1") and WHP2 Limited ("WHP2") (collectively "WHP" or the "joint venture") intend to establish a Contract with a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier for the Provision of Audit Services for WHP based on the Most Advantageous Tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f737
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083570-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POBL GROUP LTD
Additional Buyers

GRŴP CYNEFIN

HAFOD HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hafod.enquiries@hafod.org.uk, post@grwpcynefin.org, procurement.enquiries@poblgroup.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA7 9EQ
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Pen-y-groes
Westminster Constituency
Dwyfor Meirionnydd

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