PROVISION OF OUTSOURCED FINANCE FUNCTION SERVICES
The contract covers a fully outsourced finance function for Cardiff Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA Cardiff), a registered charity and registered social landlord regulated by the Welsh Government. The provider will deliver financial management, accounting, regulatory compliance, audit support and reporting, including management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, banking and cash management, ledgers, credit control, rent accounting, VAT, treasury management and statutory returns. The scope also includes project, grant, housing asset and development accounting, Social Housing Grant compliance, component accounting, depreciation, development cash-flow forecasting and capital programme monitoring, with advice to senior management, the Finance, Risk & Property Sub-Committee and the Board. The estimated value is £360,000, based on anticipated expenditure of £120,000 per year excluding VAT, although the contract duration is not stated. Services will be delivered across Cardiff and the wider Welsh regions, including West, East, South West and Central Wales, the Valleys, Gwent, North Wales, Powys and Anglesey. The critical qualification is demonstrable experience supporting charities and registered social landlords, including knowledge of Welsh housing regulation and funding arrangements and expertise in Xero.
Buyer: Cardiff Young Men's Christian Association. Source: Sell2Wales. Updated 25 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £360k
- Bids close: 30 Oct 2026
- Location: Wales, West Wales and The Valleys, East Wales, Isle of Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy and Denbighshire, South West Wales, Central Valleys, Gwent Valleys, Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, Swansea, Monmouthshire and Newport, Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan, Flintshire and Wrexham, Powys
- Procedure: Contract notice
- Category: Financial and insurance services (66000000)
From the official notice
YMCA Cardiff requirement for Financial Services. YMCA Cardiff, a Registered Charity and Registered Social Landlord regulated by the Welsh Government, is seeking an experienced provider to deliver a fully outsourced finance function. The contract will encompass all aspects of financial management, accounting, regulatory compliance, audit support and financial reporting, ensuring the organisation maintains robust financial control, meets all statutory obligations and receives strategic financial support to inform decision-making. The provider will be expected to work closely with senior management, the Finance, Risk & Property Sub-Committee and the Board, providing professional financial advice, management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and governance support. The scope of services includes banking and cash management, purchase and sales ledger administration, credit control, rent accounting, VAT compliance, treasury management, audit preparation, and the completion of all relevant Charity Commission, FCA, HMRC and Welsh Government returns. The provider will also be responsible for project, grant, housing asset and development accounting, including Social Housing Grant compliance, component accounting, depreciation, development cashflow forecasting and capital programme monitoring. Bidders must demonstrate experience supporting charities and Registered Social Landlords, expertise in Xero, knowledge of Welsh housing regulation and funding arrangements, and the ability to provi...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 30 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £360k.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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