--- title: "Trydan External Audit Tender" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0595fe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0595fe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0595fe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0595fe.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TRYDAN GWYRDD CYMRU" published: "2026-01-20" --- # Trydan External Audit Tender Buyer: TRYDAN GWYRDD CYMRU Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0595fe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0595fe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0595fe.json) ## Summary Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru, operating as a sub-central government public authority governed by Welsh devolved regulations, has concluded a procurement process for its external audit services. The procurement, conducted under an open procedure, is categorised under services with an inception date of 20th January 2026, and its conclusion is planned for 19th January 2027, with an optional renewal extending up to 2028. Located in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, Trydan sought a qualified organisation to execute statutory external audits, prepare annual financial statements, and produce an independent auditor's report in line with FRS102 and accounting standards. HSJ Accountants Ltd, a Newport-based SME, was awarded the contract, which has a total gross contract value of £133,752. This tender presents a notable opportunity for accounting and auditing firms looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector, particularly within the fiscal services industry. SMEs stand to benefit considerably from competing in such open procurements, which cater explicitly to smaller businesses. Ongoing government commitments to transparency and rigorous standards mean that successful bidders can trust in consistent professional engagements, while also contributing to public accountability and financial management improvements across devolved government bodies. Businesses specialising in auditing and proficient in Welsh Government regulations are particularly well-suited to leverage their expertise through such tenders. ## Notice Trydan has conducted this Procurement for External Audit. Trydan wishes to appoint a suitably qualified organisation to carry out its statutory external audit, prepare the annual financial statements and produce the Independent Auditors Report in accordance with the latest applicable accounting and auditing standards, and Welsh Government timescales. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Trydan may extend the Contract by 1 year, with the option to extend by a further 1 year. ### Planning Information External Audit Tender Expression of Interest Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru (Trydan) is seeking to appoint an organisation to carry out its statutory external audit, prepare the annual financial statements and produce the Independent Auditors Report in accordance with the latest applicable accounting and auditing standards, and Welsh Government timescales. The first audit and accounts preparation will be for Financial Year 2025/26 and then a further two financial years. Trydan is an arms-length Welsh Government owned body, reports under FRS102 and has a financial year end of 31st March. The tender is due to go live w/c 22nd September 2025. Trydan will be using eTenderWales for the procurement - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml You will need to register an account to access the tender. Due to changes in Public Procurement all companies will now need to register on the Central Digital Platform to take part in the tender. Please register here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/suppliers-how-to-register-your-organisation-and-first-administrator-on-find-a-tender-in-three-easy-steps-html If you are interested in this tender please follow this link https://forms.office.com/e/GfiyEeLHjG Trydan will notify once it has gone live. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004913-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | 22 Sep 2025 | | Award date | 19 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 20 Jan 2026 - 19 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £170,000 | | Lots value | £170,000 | | Awards value | £111,460 | | Contracts value | £111,460 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRYDAN GWYRDD CYMRU | | Locality | MERTHYR TYDFIL | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF48 1UZ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Merthyr Tydfil | | Electoral ward | Cyfarthfa | | Westminster constituency | Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HSJ ACCOUNTANTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services ## Release History - 20 Jan 2026 at 15:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004913-2026 - 5 Jan 2026 at 13:39 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000320-2026 - 15 Oct 2025 at 10:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065509-2025 - 10 Sep 2025 at 11:13 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055345-2025 - 8 Sep 2025 at 14:11 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054727-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004913-2026 20th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000320-2026 5th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065509-2025 15th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055345-2025 10th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054727-2025 8th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml eTenderWales ITT: itt_120630 - Trydan External Audit Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.trydangwyrddcymru.wales - https://forms.office.com/e/GfiyEeLHjG - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/suppliers-how-to-register-your-organisation-and-first-administrator-on-find-a-tender-in-three-easy-steps-html - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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