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title: "Information Advice Quality Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ebd0"
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# Information Advice Quality Framework

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ebd0

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## Summary

The Welsh Government, operating through its Corporate Procurement Services in Cardiff, has completed the procurement process for the "Information Advice Quality Framework" under an open procedure. This initiative falls within the services sector and aims to establish a framework for providing quality information and advice services across Wales. The contract, valued at £288,000 gross, was awarded to MBARC Ltd and officially signed on 3rd March 2026. The contract commenced on 5th March 2026 and runs until 4th March 2027, with potential renewals extending it to a maximum of three years. The procurement, initiated in December 2025, experienced retendering before reaching completion, underscoring the project's complexity and strategic importance.

This tender offers a robust platform for businesses specialising in auditing, consultancy, and social work services to engage with government projects and expand their influence within the public sector. Such businesses, particularly those with experience in managing quality frameworks and providing consultancy services, stand to benefit significantly from aligning with the Welsh Government's objectives. The contract encompasses managing assessment processes, promoting IAQF standards, and developing communication strategies, thereby providing myriad opportunities for consultancy firms and service providers to demonstrate their expertise and foster sustainable business growth through governmental collaboration.

## Notice

This notice is the final notice to notify the award of the Information Advice Quality Framework. This was a procurement exercise that was being conducted on behalf of the Welsh Government to establish a contract for an Information and Advice Quality Framework. The tender was originally published in September 2025, however the procurement was terminated and was retendered. 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: The Contract will be for a 12 month term options to extend for a further 12 +12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019197-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2026 - 4 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | £240,000 |
| Awards value | £240,000 |
| Contracts value | £240,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| 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 |

## Supplier

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

## 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

- 3 Mar 2026 at 16:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019197-2026
- 19 Feb 2026 at 18:10 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015465-2026
- 1 Dec 2025 at 11:53 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078432-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019197-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015465-2026
  19th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078432-2025
  1st December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html
  All documents are available in etenderwales. Project_60468 Itt_121689
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12838
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12839

## 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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