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Gwasanaethau Archwilio Mewnol S4C Internal Audit Services

S4C

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Summary of the contracting process

The S4C organisation, located in Caerfyrddin, has recently awarded a contract for Internal Audit Services, titled "Gwasanaethau Archwilio Mewnol S4C." This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on accounting and auditing services. The procurement process was initiated with a tendering method and concluded with the award dated 24 March 2022. The scope of work is set for an initial three-year period beginning with the reporting year of 2022/23, involving approximately 25 days per annum of service, which includes planning and administration tasks. The successful supplier, Tiaa Ltd, must demonstrate linguistic abilities in Welsh as a significant portion of the documentation is available only in this language.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and financial services, particularly those with expertise in public sector audits and bilingual capabilities. Companies that can effectively communicate with the National Audit Office and adapt to S4C's regulatory requirements will be well-suited contenders. Additionally, firms able to reflect the delineation between S4C's Public Service Fund and General Fund are likely to have a competitive advantage in qualifying for such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Gwasanaethau Archwilio Mewnol S4C Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

S4C is the only Welsh language television channel in the world and one of the five UK public service television broadcasters. It is an independent broadcasting authority established under the Broadcasting Act 1981, and is regulated by the Communications Act 2003 and the Broadcasting Act 1990.S4C provides a wide range of diverse, high quality programmes. The channel broadcasts over 115 hours of Welsh language programmes each week. S4C's programmes are available to watch live on S4C's website via broadband and the on-demand viewing service on the s4c.cymru website, via the BBC iPlayer and on YouView, smart TV, Sky, Freeview and a number of other platforms.From April 2022 onwards, all of S4C's public funding will provided by the licence fee - the value of which is set by the Department for Media, Culture and Sport (DCMS). S4C generates additional income through commercial activities and advertising. In addition, the BBC provides an average of 10 hours per week of Welsh language programming to S4C, funded by the BBC's own public funding via the licence fee.The scope of work under the contract for the Internal Auditing Services shall include an audit of the financial and other records and processes for an initial three year period commencing with the reporting year 2022/23, in accordance with a work schedule agreed with the Committee.We estimate that the number of days required to fulfil the service would be approximately 25 days per annum (including planning and administration).The majority of the documentation relating to the audit services is available in Welsh only. The Tenderer will therefore need to ensure and demonstrate adequate linguistic abilities in its application.S4C has a duty to ensure that there is no direct or indirect subsidy of its commercial activities from the Public Service Fund. It is also required to deal separately with the Public Service Fund and the General Fund, submissions should, therefore, indicate the Tenderer's proposals for reflecting these requirements in the arrangements governing the internal audit function.The successful Tenderer will be expected to make an initial risk assessment and to draw up a new three-year audit plan during the first year of the new contract.The Tenderer should explain how it will communicate with the National Audit Office, as S4C's external auditors, and confirm that it will allow them unrestricted access to its working papers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-116867
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=116867
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
S4C
Contact Name
Geraint Pugh
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 3305880402

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERFYRDDIN
Postcode
SA31 3EQ
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town West
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TIAA

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