Information Advice Quality Framework

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Wales
Open procedure
5 March 2026 to 4 March 2027

Management of the Information and Advice Quality Framework (IAQF) for Wales, including oversight of the independent assessment service and reassessment processes for accredited bodies. The scope includes developing a national communication strategy, engaging with local authority funders to promote quality standards, and providing practical support to advice providers seeking initial accreditation. The service also requires expert advisory support to the Welsh Government on improving the framework and exploring options to assist smaller providers in meeting audit requirements.

Open the official notice

Awarded value: £240k; As published
Published: 1 December 2025; Find a Tender
Awarded: 3 March 2026; MBARC
Contract length: 12 months; Ends 4 March 2027

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of quality assurance management, accreditation support, and communication services for public sector advice and guidance frameworks.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
1 December 2025
Contract awardedto MBARC
3 March 2026
Contract starts
5 March 2026
Contract ends
4 March 2027

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How it compares

5.6× the typical ISO certification contract (£43k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/337311/information-advice-quality-framework
Buyer reference: C324/2025/2026
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ebd0
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government. Information Advice Quality Framework. Contract award, 1 December 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/337311/information-advice-quality-framework (accessed 12 October 2026).