Planning

Internal Audit Service

SENEDD CYMRU / WELSH PARLIAMENT

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Planning

02 Mar 2026 at 11:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Parliament (Senedd Cymru) in Cardiff is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of an Internal Audit service, aimed at providing essential assurances to the Principal Accounting Officer and enhancing value to the Commission. This preliminary market engagement invites suppliers to contribute insights via a questionnaire to assist in shaping the forthcoming procurement strategy. Submissions are due by 16th March 2026. The procurement, categorised under internal audit services within the central government public authority framework, anticipates a contract period starting on 1st August 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2031. Interested suppliers can participate in this voluntary engagement, with further communication expected by 8th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in internal audit services, particularly those experienced in working within the public sector and aligned with Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement aims to establish a robust Internal Audit service that can deliver comprehensive assurance and contribute to the effective functioning of the Welsh Parliament's Commission. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, ensuring that the future procurement framework can benefit from diverse delivery models and best practice approaches. Engaging in this process allows businesses to potentially influence procurement strategies and align their offerings to meet the needs of Senedd Cymru, thus fostering growth through strategic partnerships in government services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Audit Service

Notice Description

The Welsh Parliament (Senedd Cymru) is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the potential future procurement of an Internal Audit service that provides the necessary assurances to the Principal Accounting Officer and adds value to the Commission. As part of this early stage activity, we are inviting interested suppliers to complete and submit a short questionnaire designed to help us understand current market capability, delivery models, and potential approaches to service provision. The information gathered through this engagement will support the Welsh Parliament in shaping any subsequent procurement strategy. Participation is voluntary, and responses will be used for research and planning purposes only. Completion of the questionnaire does not form part of any formal procurement process, nor does it create any obligation or advantage in any future tender. Suppliers with relevant experience in delivering Internal Audit services are encouraged to take part. Your insights will help ensure that any future approach is well informed, proportionate, and aligned with best practice. To obtain a copy of the questionnaire please email Helena Grant at helena.grant@senedd.wales. Responses to the questionnaire must be submitted to Helena Grant at Helena.grant@senedd.wales by Monday 16th March 2026. We appreciate your time and contribution to this engagement exercise and look forward to hearing from you.

Planning Information

The Welsh Parliament (Senedd Cymru) is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the potential future procurement of an Internal Audit service that provides the necessary assurances to the Principal Accounting Officer and adds value to the Commission. As part of this early stage activity, we are inviting interested suppliers to complete and submit a short questionnaire designed to help us understand current market capability, delivery models, and potential approaches to service provision. The information gathered through this engagement will support the Welsh Parliament in shaping any subsequent procurement strategy. Participation is voluntary, and responses will be used for research and planning purposes only. Completion of the questionnaire does not form part of any formal procurement process, nor does it create any obligation or advantage in any future tender. Suppliers with relevant experience in delivering Internal Audit services are encouraged to take part. Your insights will help ensure that any future approach is well informed, proportionate, and aligned with best practice. To obtain a copy of the questionnaire please email Helena Grant at helena.grant@senedd.wales. Responses must be submitted to Helena Grant at Helena.grant@senedd.wales by Monday 16th March 2026. We appreciate your time and contribution to this engagement exercise and look forward to hearing from you.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018375-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£208,350 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 May 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SENEDD CYMRU / WELSH PARLIAMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF99 1SN
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
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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