Award

Provision of Internal Audit Service - Ombudsman and Commissioners

PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN FOR WALES - OMBWDSMON GWASANAETHAU CYHOEDDUS CYMRU

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Sep 2025 at 11:16

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

04 Sep 2024 at 15:30

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Public Services Ombudsman for Wales, located in Bridgend, has completed the award stage of a tendering process for the "Provision of Internal Audit Service - Ombudsman and Commissioners". This process, initiated in the services category, invited suppliers to deliver internal auditing services to several commissioners, including the Children's Commissioner and the Welsh Language Commissioner. The awarded contract, signed on 18th February 2025, resulted in Tiaa Limited being selected as the supplier. The tender was conducted using an open procurement method, with submissions due by 11th October 2024.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in accounting and auditing services. Businesses with a solid background in public sector auditing, risk management, and financial controls would find themselves well-suited to benefit from such opportunities. Furthermore, the complexities of the contract demand expertise in governance and value for money assessments, which can help companies enhance their portfolio by offering robust auditing solutions to public institutions across Wales.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Internal Audit Service - Ombudsman and Commissioners

Notice Description

Delivery of an Internal Audit service to The Children's Commissioner, Future Generations Commissioner, Older People's Commissioner, Welsh Language Commissioner and Public Services Ombudsman for Wales.It should provide, in an economical, efficient and timely manner:- an opinion on risk management arrangements, internal control and governance within the organisation to inform the Governance Statement.- reviews of the adequacy of systems and compliance with financial controls.- advice on how value for money and return on investment in the core activities of each organisation can be measured and improved.- examples of good practice, comparing and contrasting with systems and procedures in public sector organisations similar in size and scope.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-144300
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144300
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
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
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN FOR WALES - OMBWDSMON GWASANAETHAU CYHOEDDUS CYMRU
Contact Name
Andrew Jenkins, Kathryn Criger
Contact Email
kathryn.criger@ombudsman.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3007900203

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF35 5LJ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Pencoed and Penprysg
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TIAA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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