Buyer Name: Social Care Wales
Buyer Address: South Gate House, Cardiff, UKL22, CF10 1EW, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Procurement Team
Contact Email: procurement@socialcare.wales
Contact Telephone: +442920780593
Provision of an Internal Audit Service
Buyer Contact Info
Status
active
active
Procedure
open
open
Value
125000.0 GBP
Gross: 150000 GBP
125000.0 GBP
Gross: 150000 GBP
Published
25 Nov 2025, 15:50
25 Nov 2025, 15:50
Deadline
22 Dec 2025, 12:00
22 Dec 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
n/a
Contract End
n/a
n/a
Category
services
services
CPV
79212000 - Auditing services
79212000 - Auditing services
Region
n/a
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
n/a
Official Source
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Description
Social Care Wales is inviting tenders from experienced internal audit providers to deliver high-quality, independent assurance and advisory services. As part of our governance arrangements and Board Assurance Framework, internal audit plays a vital role in evaluating the effectiveness of our financial and operational controls, risk management, and compliance. We operate within a robust governance model aligned with the three lines of defence, and our internal audit function is essential to supporting the Accounting Officer in fulfilling their responsibilities, including the preparation of the annual Governance Statement. The successful supplier will be expected to demonstrate full compliance with the latest professional standards, including the Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS), the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), and the IIA’s Code of Ethics. We require a service that is not only technically proficient but also collaborative, with strong communication and reporting practices. The internal audit programme will cover a wide range of organisational activities, from governance and financial controls to workforce regulation and environmental responsibilities, ensuring comprehensive coverage and strategic insight. We are committed to continuous improvement and value for money and expect our internal audit partner to support us in achieving these goals. This includes delivering a risk-based audit plan, maintaining a robust Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme (QAIP), and providing timely, actionable reports. Suppliers must also be able to operate effectively in a hybrid working environment and support our bilingual ethos in line with Welsh Language Standards. Through this pre-engagement session, we aim to foster a shared understanding of expectations and encourage innovative approaches to delivering assurance that aligns with our strategic priorities.
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Opportunity Context
More Information Links
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076982-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lots
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 125,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 150,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical Ability (70%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): cost (20%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value Contribution (10%)
Documents
Document Description: Invitation to Tender and Specification
Document Description: Gwahoddiad i Dendro a Manyleb
Document Description: Appendix 1 – The Wales Procurement Specific Questionnaire (WPSQ)
Document Description: Appendix 2 – Technical / Quality Response Document
Document Description: Appendix 3 – Financial / Pricing Response Document
Document Description: Appendix 4 – Social Care Wales’ tone of voice guidelines
Document Description: Appendix 5 – Social Care Wales’ branding guidelines
Document Description: Appendix 6 – Form of Tender
Document Description: Atodiad 1 – Holiadur Penodol i Gaffael Cymru (WPSQ)
Document Description: Atodiad 2 – Dogfen Ymateb Technegol / Ansawdd
Document Description: Atodiad 3 – Dogfen Ymateb Ariannol / Prisio
Document Description: Atodiad 4 – Canllawiau tôn llais Gofal Cymdeithasol
Document Description: Atodiad 5 – Canllawiau brandio Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru
Document Description: Atodiad 6 – Ffurflen y Tendr
Document Description: Social Care Wales - Terms and Conditions
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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