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title: "Information Advice Quality Framework"
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# Information Advice Quality Framework

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a37a

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## Summary

This procurement process is organised by Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government, located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, focusing on the establishment of a contract for an Information and Advice Quality Framework (IAQF). The industry categories involved are auditing services, business and management consultancy, and social work and related services. The procurement stage was active and utilised an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 31st October 2025, with a contract award period ending on 10th November 2025. The contract value is calculated at £240,000, with the potential for extensions, making it appealing for a duration of up to three years. The opportunity was developed to assure the quality of advice services across Wales, emphasising quality standards accredited by the IAQF.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses offering services in auditing, consultancy, and social work within the UK to expand their operations, particularly in Wales. It is well-suited for consortia and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing comprehensive management and support services as required by the IAQF framework. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to enhance their portfolios by aligning with the Welsh Government's initiatives, ensuring high-quality standards in advice services, and participating in communication strategies to bolster the framework's reach and implementation. The open procedure indicates a competitive yet inclusive process, encouraging a diverse range of bidders with expertise in delivering quality assurance and operational excellence in consultancy and advisory roles.

## Notice

This procurement exercise is being conducted on behalf of the Welsh Government to establish a contract for an Information and Advice Quality Framework. The IAQF was published in 2019 and many independently owned Advice Quality Standards operating in the UK have now applied for and been awarded IAQF Approved Accrediting Body status. An advice provider in Wales, who holds a quality standard awarded by an IAQF accredited body, is able to display the IAQF logo, demonstrating that their service has been independently assessed as meeting the Welsh Government's expectations of a quality assured advice service. The IAQF continues to seek to provide a consistent approach to ensuring and assuring quality information, advice and guidance for the people of Wales. The successful bidder will be required to a provide a range of support services through the new contract which will include: * Management of all processes relating to the successful operation of the Information and Advice Quality Framework for Wales (IAQF) Independent Assessment Service. * Managing the reassessment process of existing IAQF Accredited Bodies for Standards Owners who wish to become quality assured under an Advice Quality Standard with the IAQF. * Provide guidance, support and advice to Standard Owners. * Develop and implement a Wales wide communication strategy to raise awareness of the IAQF amongst stakeholders, * Engage with other funders of advice services, including local authorities, to promote and encourage the use of Welsh Government's approach and only fund advice providers who hold an Advice Quality Standard awarded by an IAQF Accredited Body. * Deliver advice and practical support to advice service providers, helping them apply for a quality standard for the first time. * Provide expert advice to Welsh Government to improve the service. * Explore options and share findings with Welsh Government on ways to support smaller providers to prepare for and/or undergo the audit processes to gain accreditation to an Advice Quality Standard. The successful bidder will be awarded an initial 12-month contract with options to extend for a further 12 + 12 months for up to a maximum of 3 years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension period of one year plus one year available (up to a maximum of three year contract in total)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076025-2025 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | £240,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2025 at 13:04 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076025-2025
- 26 Sep 2025 at 14:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060266-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076025-2025
  21st November 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060266-2025
  26th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
  Reference project_60468, itt_120006
- www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
  Please see tender documents

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk-
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=105095(WA

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