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Appointment of External Auditor Services

MENTERA

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Apr 2025 at 16:49

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 15:41

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

Mentera, a buying organisation based in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, has completed the procurement process for appointing an external audit firm under the category of financial consultancy services. The procurement process, classified as a service under CPV codes 66171000, 79211200, and 79212100, aimed to engage a qualified firm to audit their financial statements and operations for the year ending 31st March 2025. The awarded contract, signed on 16th April 2025, was given to Llyr James Cyf, located in Caerfyrddin. The tender process commenced with a publication date of 20th February 2025 and concluded with an award announcement on 31st March 2025, highlighting the prompt and efficient execution of the procurement stages.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial auditing and consultancy services, particularly those capable of delivering high standards of professional service, support, and advice. The requirement for bilingual service provision (in both Welsh and English) and the production of bilingual financial statements adds a unique dimension, making this tender ideal for firms with expertise in bilingual auditing services. This is a valuable opportunity for firms aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector financial auditing and consultancy, offering the potential for long-term collaboration with the public sector and aiding in enhancing financial governance and compliance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appointment of External Auditor Services

Notice Description

The objective of this tender is to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced external audit firm that can provide independent audit and add value to our service delivery by auditing our financial statements and operations, beginning with the year ending 31st March 2025. The auditors will be expected to conduct their work in a timely, efficient, and professional manner, with the aim of improving our financial governance and compliance. Our aim is to appoint a firm who will provide high standards of professional service, support and advice. We seek to appoint a supplier who will provide excellent value for money. A supplier who can provide a bilingual service (in both Welsh and English) as well as producing a bilingual set of financial statements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-148373
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148373
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

79211200 - Compilation of financial statements 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
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 202510 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MENTERA
Contact Name
Iestyn Gruffudd
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 1970602120

Buyer Location

Locality
CEREDIGION
Postcode
SY23 3AH
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Llanbadarn Fawr
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LLYR JAMES CYF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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