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title: "Internal Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d8e3"
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buyer: "SOCIAL CARE WALES"
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# Internal Audit Services

Buyer: SOCIAL CARE WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d8e3

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## Summary

Social Care Wales, a public sub-central government authority, initiated an open tendering process for the provision of internal audit services. The procurement process involved several key stages, starting with planning in November 2025 and subsequently advancing to tendering and awarding to Littlechild & Haley in early 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £158,750 with a gross amount of £190,500, is scheduled from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with potential renewal extending the period to 60 months. Social Care Wales, based in Cardiff, is governed by Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement category falls within services, specifically auditing, with the contract award made under an open procedure, reflecting a high-quality, independent assurance and advisory focus aligned with professional audit standards. Key deadlines included the end of the tender period on 22 December 2025 and the contract signing on 1 April 2026.

This procurement announcement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those with expertise in evaluating financial and operational controls, risk management, and compliance within a governmental framework. Companies able to demonstrate technical proficiency, collaborative engagement, and strong communication in audit services would be well-suited for such contracts. The contract prioritises the delivery of a risk-based audit plan, requiring the supplier to adhere to rigorous professional standards such as the Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) and the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF). Furthermore, businesses operating in Wales with bilingual capabilities and an appreciation for Welsh Language Standards would find social value contributions a critical component in aiding organisational strategic priorities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, provided they can meet the technical and collaborative requirements outlined.

## Notice

Provision of internal audit services: high-quality, independent assurance and advisory services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will initially run from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 with a possibility of being extended for up to a further 24 months, up to a total period of 60 months

### Planning Information

We will be holding one preliminary market engagement sessions via MS Teams on
Tuesday 11 November 2025, at 11:15.
The sessions will be hosted by project team:
Jo Bolton - Director of Finance, Partnerships and Corporate Services
Kate Salter - Assistant Director of Corporate Services
Emma Howells – Head of Finance
and a member of the Procurement team.
The session will begin with a presentation outlining the requirements, following which an opportunity for questions and answers will follow. The session will be recorded and uploaded against this notice on Sell2Wales.
If you are interested in joining a preliminary market engagement session, please email procurement@socialcare.wales advising the tender title and desired session date/time.
Following the sessions the Sell2Wales question and answer portal will be live for a following 2 working days up until 17:00 on Thursday 13 November 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038099-2026 |
| 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 | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | £125,000 |
| Awards value | £158,750 |
| Contracts value | £158,750 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOCIAL CARE WALES |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 1EW |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LITTLECHILD & HALEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 13:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038099-2026
- 29 Jan 2026 at 11:23 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007944-2026
- 25 Nov 2025 at 15:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076982-2025
- 3 Nov 2025 at 12:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070415-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038099-2026
  27th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007944-2026
  29th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076982-2025
  25th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070415-2025
  3rd November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=352989
  Invitation to Tender and Specification
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=352990
  Gwahoddiad i Dendro a Manyleb
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=352991
  Appendix 1 - The Wales Procurement Specific Questionnaire (WPSQ)
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=352992
  Appendix 2 - Technical / Quality Response Document
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=352993
  Appendix 3 - Financial / Pricing Response Document
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=352995
  Appendix 4 - Social Care Wales' tone of voice guidelines
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=352996
  Appendix 5 - Social Care Wales' branding guidelines
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=352997
  Appendix 6 - Form of Tender
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=352998
  Atodiad 1 - Holiadur Penodol i Gaffael Cymru (WPSQ)
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=353000
  Atodiad 2 - Dogfen Ymateb Technegol / Ansawdd
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=353001
  Atodiad 3 - Dogfen Ymateb Ariannol / Prisio
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=353002
  Atodiad 4 - Canllawiau ton llais Gofal Cymdeithasol
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=353003
  Atodiad 5 - Canllawiau brandio Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=353004
  Atodiad 6 - Ffurflen y Tendr
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=353006
  Social Care Wales - Terms and Conditions

## Notice URLs

- http://www.socialcare.wales
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/

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