Award

External Audit Services

WLGA

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Sep 2024 at 10:14

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

06 Sep 2024 at 16:12

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

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has completed the award stage for the "External Audit Services" tender, focusing on extensive auditing services in the financial category. This procurement process, which was recently awarded to Bevan Buckland LLP, is essential for ensuring WLGA's financial transparency and accountability from 1st April 2025 for an initial term of three years, with an optional two-year extension. The contract, signed on 27th September 2024, covers audit services in Cardiff and related locations and was conducted using an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial auditing services. Companies with expertise in comprehensive external audits and those aiming to expand their portfolio in regional or local government contracts would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to establish credibility and a robust client base within the public sector, facilitating long-term growth and reputation enhancement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) is an unincorporated association with subsidiary companies limited by guarantee. The WLGA requires comprehensive external audit services to be in place with effect from 1st April 2025 to cover a 3 year term initially and with an option to extend for a further 2 years subject to annual appointment at WLGA's Governance and Audit Committee.A copy of the WLGA Financial Statement for year ending 31st March 2023 can be found at https://www.wlga.wales/SharedFiles/Download.aspx?pageid=62&mid=665&fileid=3984A copy of the WLGA Consolidated Financial Statements for year ending 31st March 2023 can be found at https://www.wlga.wales/SharedFiles/Download.aspx?pageid=62&mid=665&fileid=3986A copy of Data Cymru's Financial Statements are available as additional documents for download.The Joint Inspection Team is a new company for which there are no financial statements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-144398
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144398
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

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20241 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
WLGA
Contact Name
Jon Rae
Contact Email
jon.rae@wlga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7979018007

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 5BF
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEVAN BUCKLAND

Further Information

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