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Invitation to tender for services as an auditor's expert in respect of the Welsh strategic roads net

WALES AUDIT OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Wales Audit Office has conducted a procurement process under the title "Invitation to tender for services as an auditor's expert in respect of the Welsh strategic roads net," focusing on services within the accounting, auditing, and fiscal services industry category. Based in Cardiff, the Wales Audit Office sought expertise in auditing related to the depreciated replacement cost valuation of the strategic road network. The procurement initiated with a tender released on 21 May 2025 and concluded with an award on 18 August 2025. Ridge And Partners LLP, located in Woodstock, was awarded the contract with a signing date of 11 August 2025. The procurement method was open, inviting competitive bids through the Sell2Wales platform, with the tender period closing on 12 June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly those with experience in infrastructure and public sector accounting. Companies offering advisory services, technical support, and training related to road network evaluations stand to gain from engaging in this contract. The open procurement process provided an inclusive opportunity for diverse firms to showcase their expertise, particularly those familiar with ISA regulations and public financial assessments. By securing such contracts, companies like Ridge And Partners LLP can expand their portfolio and strengthen their reputation within the public sector auditing space.

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Notice Title

Invitation to tender for services as an auditor's expert in respect of the Welsh strategic roads net

Notice Description

Auditor expert services to Audit Wales in accordance with the FRC's ISA (UK) 620 'Using the Work of an auditor's expert' and ISA (UK) 500 'Audit Evidence' in respect of the appropriateness of the depreciated replacement cost (DRC) valuation of the strategic road network (SRN) balance; andProvision of call-off advice, training and auditing technical issues related to road network balances.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-151188
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=151188
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

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 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
WALES AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
Darren Evans
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 2920320500

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4BZ
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

RIDGE AND PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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