---
title: "Invitation to tender for External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032c69"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Invitation to tender for External Audit Services

Buyer: WALES AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032c69

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## Summary

The Wales Audit Office has completed the tender process for the purchase of External Audit Services through an open procedure. The contract, valued at £232,000, was signed on 12th October 2022. The tender, titled "Invitation to tender for External Audit Services", falls under the services category. The Wales Audit Office, located in Cardiff, conducted the procurement exercise, with award criteria focusing on quality and price. The successful supplier, RSM, is currently active.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the auditing services industry to compete for a lucrative contract with the Wales Audit Office. Companies experienced in auditing, with a strong focus on quality assurance and stakeholder engagement, are well-suited to participate. The procurement stage has now shifted to the award phase, offering potential suppliers a chance to showcase their expertise and secure a long-term partnership with the Wales Audit Office.

## Notice

This procurement exercise will establish a Services Contract for the purchase of External Audit Services to Wales Audit Office.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Wales Audit Office is seeking an independent External Audit Provider to audit the Wales Audit Office's accounts and undertake examinations into the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness with which the Auditor General and the Wales Audit Office have used their resources in discharging their functions.

Renewal: 12 month increments up to a total duration of 84 months (for clarity up to three renewals to a maximum duration of 7 years to cover up to financial year ending on 31 March 2029). Renewals subject to performance and agreement by Wales Audit Office and Senedd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029995-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | March 2026 (unless extended). |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £232,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WALES AUDIT OFFICE |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF11 9LJ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff West |
| Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RSM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2022 at 07:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029995-2022
- 12 Apr 2022 at 07:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009676-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.audit.wales
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0519

## Provenance

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