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title: "Celtic Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d549"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
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# Celtic Framework

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d549

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## Summary

The Welsh Government has awarded the Celtic Framework contract, with a total value of £6,500,000, to multiple suppliers for auditing services. The contract covers project assurance reviews and program management across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales. The tender process was completed on 8th November 2023, and the contract was signed on 2nd September 2023. The procurement stage was 'Award', and suppliers had to submit tenders by 14:00 to the BravoSolution portal.

This procurement opportunity presents business growth potential for companies offering auditing services, project management, and other assurance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the business consultancy and project management sectors are well-suited to compete. The Welsh Government, acting as the contracting authority, has provided detailed information on the procurement process, including deadlines and evaluation criteria, to facilitate supplier engagement.

## Notice

The Celtic Framework is a mutual call-off framework contract through which contractors may be acquired for project assurance reviews and/or programme/project management (hereinafter "PPM")-specific purposes for the devolved governments of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. The objectives of the Celtic Framework are two-fold: - To provide [suitably qualified] external advisers to lead and/or participate in assurance reviews managed through the assurance hubs in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales; and - To provide [suitably qualified] external advisers for the provision of "other assurance services.

### Lot Information

Celtic Framework: Lot 1 - Northern Ireland

The Celtic Framework is a mutual call-off framework contract through which contractors may be acquired for project assurance reviews and/or programme/project management (hereinafter "PPM")-specific purposes for the devolved governments of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. The objectives of the Celtic Framework are two-fold: - To provide [suitably qualified] external advisers to lead and/or participate in assurance reviews managed through the assurance hubs in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales; and - To provide [suitably qualified] external advisers for the provision of "other assurance services.

Renewal: Framework can be extended for an additional 12 months - the total contract duration is up to 48 months.

Celtic Framework: Lot 2 - Scottish Government

The Celtic Framework is a mutual call-off framework contract through which contractors may be acquired for project assurance reviews and/or programme/project management (hereinafter "PPM")-specific purposes for the devolved governments of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. The objectives of the Celtic Framework are two-fold: - To provide [suitably qualified] external advisers to lead and/or participate in assurance reviews managed through the assurance hubs in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales; and - To provide [suitably qualified] external advisers for the provision of "other assurance services.

Renewal: Framework can be extended for an additional 12 months - the total contract duration is up to 48 months.

Celtic Framework: Lot 3 - Wales

The Celtic Framework is a mutual call-off framework contract through which contractors may be acquired for project assurance reviews and/or programme/project management (hereinafter "PPM")-specific purposes for the devolved governments of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. The objectives of the Celtic Framework are two-fold: - To provide [suitably qualified] external advisers to lead and/or participate in assurance reviews managed through the assurance hubs in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales; and - To provide [suitably qualified] external advisers for the provision of "other assurance services.

Renewal: Framework can be extended for an additional 12 months - the total contract duration is up to 48 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033101-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 48 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,500,000 |
| Lots value | £6,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CAERDYDD / CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| 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 | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | ACTICA CONSULTING; AXOLVE; GARDINER & THEOBALD; GLEN SHURAIG CONSULTING; QI CONSULTING; VALUTA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79420000 - Management-related services
- 79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work
- 79421100 - Project-supervision services other than for construction work

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2023 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033101-2023
- 12 Jun 2023 at 07:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016500-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007

## Provenance

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