Planning

Internal Audit Service

  • Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-018375

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-065f6a

Published 2 March 2026, 11:52am



Scope

Reference

1275

Description

The Welsh Parliament (Senedd Cymru) is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the potential future procurement of an Internal Audit service that provides the necessary assurances to the Principal Accounting Officer and adds value to the Commission. As part of this early stage activity, we are inviting interested suppliers to complete and submit a short questionnaire designed to help us understand current market capability, delivery models, and potential approaches to service provision.

The information gathered through this engagement will support the Welsh Parliament in shaping any subsequent procurement strategy. Participation is voluntary, and responses will be used for research and planning purposes only. Completion of the questionnaire does not form part of any formal procurement process, nor does it create any obligation or advantage in any future tender.

Suppliers with relevant experience in delivering Internal Audit services are encouraged to take part. Your insights will help ensure that any future approach is well informed, proportionate, and aligned with best practice.

To obtain a copy of the questionnaire please email Helena Grant at helena.grant@senedd.wales. Responses to the questionnaire must be submitted to Helena Grant at Helena.grant@senedd.wales by Monday 16th March 2026.

We appreciate your time and contribution to this engagement exercise and look forward to hearing from you.

Total value (estimated)

  • £208,350 excluding VAT
  • £250,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2031
  • 5 years

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 79212200 - Internal audit services

Contract locations

  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Engagement

Engagement deadline

16 March 2026

Engagement process description

The Welsh Parliament (Senedd Cymru) is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the potential future procurement of an Internal Audit service that provides the necessary assurances to the Principal Accounting Officer and adds value to the Commission. As part of this early stage activity, we are inviting interested suppliers to complete and submit a short questionnaire designed to help us understand current market capability, delivery models, and potential approaches to service provision.

The information gathered through this engagement will support the Welsh Parliament in shaping any subsequent procurement strategy. Participation is voluntary, and responses will be used for research and planning purposes only. Completion of the questionnaire does not form part of any formal procurement process, nor does it create any obligation or advantage in any future tender.

Suppliers with relevant experience in delivering Internal Audit services are encouraged to take part. Your insights will help ensure that any future approach is well informed, proportionate, and aligned with best practice.

To obtain a copy of the questionnaire please email Helena Grant at helena.grant@senedd.wales. Responses must be submitted to Helena Grant at Helena.grant@senedd.wales by Monday 16th March 2026.

We appreciate your time and contribution to this engagement exercise and look forward to hearing from you.


Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

8 May 2026


Contracting authority

Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZHB-8494-NVZZ

Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament

Cardiff

CF99 1SN

United Kingdom

Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Organisation type: Public authority - central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales