--- title: "Celtic Framework" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-132292" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-132292" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-132292.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-132292.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT" published: "2023-11-08" --- # Celtic Framework Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-132292 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-132292) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-132292.json) ## Summary The Celtic Framework procurement process was led by the Welsh Government. The tender, titled "Celtic Framework," falls under the industry category of "services." It aimed to acquire contractors for project assurance reviews and programme/project management for the devolved governments of Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales. The procurement method was an open procedure, with a deadline for tender submissions set for July 14, 2023. The award period began on July 17, 2023. The "Celtic Framework" tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in project assurance, programme management, and related services. Small to medium-sized enterprises, as well as larger firms with expertise in assurance services, could benefit from competing for contracts under this framework. With active contracts in place and a focus on social value requirements, businesses can engage in consortia to meet the specific economic and social objectives set by the Welsh Government. ## 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 | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=132292 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 2 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 | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=132292 - 12 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=132292 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN440526 Celtic Framework - 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. - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV456615 Celtic Framework - 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. ## Notice URLs - http://www.welshgovernment@gov.wales - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-132292 - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-132292. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-132292.json.