---
title: "External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-145437"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-145437.json"
source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BARCUD SHARED SERVICES"
published: "2026-01-14"
---

# External Audit Services

Buyer: BARCUD SHARED SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-145437

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## Summary

Barcud Shared Services, based in Cardiff, at 2 Alexandra Gate Ffordd Pengam, has recently awarded a contract for External Audit Services, classified under the "services" category in the accounting and auditing domain. The procurement process was initiated via an open tender, with notable activity occurring in late 2024, culminating in the contract signing on 6th March 2025. The successful supplier for this contract, announced on 14th January 2026, is Menzies LLP, located in London. This procurement initiative forms part of Barcud Cyf’s commitment to securing independent assurance for operations related to the Barcud Housing Association, a Registered Social Landlord (RSL). The award marks the latest stage of the procurement process following an earlier tender period that concluded on 11th November 2024.

This contract creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms experienced in financial and auditing services. Companies with capabilities in delivering comprehensive audit services to housing associations or public sector bodies are well-suited to participate in such tenders. Additionally, the requirement for community benefits within the contract offers scope for businesses committed to advancing economic and social objectives alongside providing audit services. Engaging in contracts with considerations for social and environmental impact can enhance a firm's portfolio and expand its footprint in public procurement markets, leading to broader business opportunities. Given the nature of the procurement process, consortium bids were welcomed, indicating opportunities for collaborative business ventures aiming to offer a robust service offering.

## Notice

Barcud Cyf is looking for a suitably qualified, accredited and experienced Service Provider to deliver comprehensive External Audit Services and independent assurance of Barcud Housing Association as an individual Registered Social Landlord's (RSL) and its on-going operations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145437 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BARCUD SHARED SERVICES |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 2SA |
| 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 | Splott |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 10:37 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145437
- 21 Oct 2024 at 15:25 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145437

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=OCT493077&idx=1
  21st October 2024 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=OCT493077&idx=2
  21st October 2024 - Appendices 1-5

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales

## Provenance

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