Award

External Audit Services

BARCUD SHARED SERVICES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

Barcud Shared Services, based in Cardiff, at 2 Alexandra Gate Ffordd Pengam, has recently awarded a contract for External Audit Services, classified under the "services" category in the accounting and auditing domain. The procurement process was initiated via an open tender, with notable activity occurring in late 2024, culminating in the contract signing on 6th March 2025. The successful supplier for this contract, announced on 14th January 2026, is Menzies LLP, located in London. This procurement initiative forms part of Barcud Cyf’s commitment to securing independent assurance for operations related to the Barcud Housing Association, a Registered Social Landlord (RSL). The award marks the latest stage of the procurement process following an earlier tender period that concluded on 11th November 2024.

This contract creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms experienced in financial and auditing services. Companies with capabilities in delivering comprehensive audit services to housing associations or public sector bodies are well-suited to participate in such tenders. Additionally, the requirement for community benefits within the contract offers scope for businesses committed to advancing economic and social objectives alongside providing audit services. Engaging in contracts with considerations for social and environmental impact can enhance a firm's portfolio and expand its footprint in public procurement markets, leading to broader business opportunities. Given the nature of the procurement process, consortium bids were welcomed, indicating opportunities for collaborative business ventures aiming to offer a robust service offering.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

Barcud Cyf is looking for a suitably qualified, accredited and experienced Service Provider to deliver comprehensive External Audit Services and independent assurance of Barcud Housing Association as an individual Registered Social Landlord's (RSL) and its on-going operations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-145437
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145437
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

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

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
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months 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
BARCUD SHARED SERVICES
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 7557344854

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 2SA
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
Splott
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MENZIES

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