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Internal Audit Services

Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

14 Sep 2026 at 12:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

13 Aug 2026 at 11:53

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

26 Mar 2026 at 09:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

02 Mar 2026 at 11:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament procured a fully outsourced internal audit service for its Commission. The appointed provider delivers independent, objective assurance and advisory work, evaluating and improving governance, risk management and internal control processes, and supporting the Commission’s strategic objectives. The supplier acts as Head of Internal Audit and takes overall responsibility for the function, working closely with the Principal Accounting Officer. The service is expected to require around 80 to 90 days of contractor input each year. Delivery is for the Welsh Parliament in Cardiff. This is a public-sector internal audit services requirement, classified under CPV 79212200, and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The service must follow the Global Internal Audit Standards, Government Functional Standard GovS 009: Internal Audit and relevant UK public-sector guidance.

The procurement is complete: RSM Risk Assurance Services LLP was awarded the contract on 6 August 2026, and the contract was signed on 25 August 2026. The active contract runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031. The awarded value is £360,000 gross (£300,000 excluding VAT); the signed contract value is £380,000 gross (£300,000 excluding VAT). There was one lot. The selective procedure used a competitive flexible procedure, with a second stage intended to include five to seven candidates. Three bids reached the final stage, including one from an SME. Evaluation weighted quality at 60% and contract costs at 40%. Quality covered presentation, capability, added value, methodology, reporting, social value, data protection and non-functional requirements. Economic and technical selection criteria applied, alongside a Conditions of Participation stage.

This award demonstrates demand from the Welsh Parliament for a single provider able to run an outsourced internal audit function over a multi-year period. A credible competitor would need the capacity to supply a Head of Internal Audit, client management, senior audit and audit resources, with enough continuity to build an effective relationship with the Accounting Officer. Relevant capability includes independent assurance and advisory delivery across governance, risk management and internal controls, supported by methods that meet the Global Internal Audit Standards and Government Functional Standard GovS 009. Strong evidence would also be needed on reporting, data protection, social value, presentation and the ability to add value to parliamentary services. The evaluation placed greater emphasis on quality than price, so technical depth and service approach are central to competing for similar work from this buyer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Internal Audit is fundamental to strong governance and internal control arrangements. The client seeks to appoint an external provider to deliver a fully outsourced Internal Audit Function in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards and Government Functional Standard GovS 009: Internal Audit, together with any relevant UK public sector application guidance. The appointed provider will be responsible for delivering an independent, objective assurance and advisory service that supports the Commission in achieving its strategic objectives through the evaluation and improvement of governance, risk management and internal control processes. The successful bidder will act as the Head of Internal Audit and have overall responsibility for the provision of Internal Audit services. It is anticipated that around 80 to 90 days annual input will be required from the Contractor to deliver the required service. They will be expected to build a relationship, and work closely, with the Accounting Officer. The contract will be for a 5 year period.

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/086812-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£208,350 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 May 2026Expired
Award Date
6 Aug 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2031-03-24

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM Risk Assurance Services LLP

Further Information

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