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Provision of Internal Audit Services

Arts University Bournemouth

Open Interest closes in 19 days

Key facts

Deadline to express interest or request to participate
Wednesday 4 November 2026, 12:00 (UK time) Interest closes in 19 days
Buyer's estimated value
£251,667 (excl. VAT) The buyer's own estimate, not income to you.
Clarification questions deadline
21 October 2026, 12:00
Contract period
31 Jul 2027 to 31 Jul 2030
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure
Notice type
Tender notice (UK4)
Suitable for SMEs (per buyer)
Yes

Decision brief

Taken from the buyer's published notice (shown as written, shortened where long). Tenderpatch has not added to or interpreted it. Always read the official documents before bidding.

How bids will be scored
  • Commercial : 30%
  • technical : 40%
  • Presentation : 30%
Conditions of participation (what you must show)

economic Suppliers must satisfy the Conditions of Participation set out in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ). This includes: Confirmation that no mandatory exclusion grounds apply. Demonstration of adequate financial standing and financial resilience. Submission of audited financial statements (or equivalent financial accounts) for the previous three completed financial years. Annual turnover normally of not less than £500,000 in each of the last three completed financial years, subject to the provisions set out in the PSQ regarding alternative evidence of financial standing. Confirmation that the organisation is not subject to bankruptcy, administration, winding-up proceedings, insolvenc…

technical Suppliers must demonstrate the technical and professional capability necessary to deliver the required Internal Audit Services. This includes: Compliance with the Global Internal Audit Standards and the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors Code of Ethics. Confirmation of a satisfactory External Quality Assessment (EQA) undertaken within the applicable professional review cycle. Provision of a suitably qualified and experienced Head of Internal Audit with demonstrable Higher Education sector experience. Ability to comply with Arts University Bournemouth's independence requirements and disclosure of all actual, potential and perceived conflicts of interest. Compliance with UK GDPR, the Da…

other Suppliers will first be assessed against the mandatory Conditions of Participation and Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) requirements. This assessment will include mandatory exclusion grounds, financial standing, insurance requirements, professional standards, independence requirements, information security arrangements, Higher Education experience and references, Audit & Risk Committee support capability, and specialist resource availability. Responses will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Only suppliers meeting all mandatory requirements and providing the required supporting information and declarations will be eligible for shortlisting. Where the number of suppliers meeting the…

Contract length and extensions
31 Jul 2027 to 31 Jul 2030. Extensions: The contract will be awarded for an initial term of three (3) years commencing on 1 August 2027. Arts University Bournemouth reserves the right to extend the contract by up to two (2) additional periods of twelve (12) months each, subject to satisfactory supplier performance, continued business nee…
How to submit
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/ Responses to the Conditions of Participation / Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) must be submitted electronically through the MyTenders e-tendering portal. Suppliers should not submit responses by email or post unless expressly instructed by Arts University Bourn… Open www.mytenders.co.uk ↗ Electronic submission: allowed.
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Framework
An agreement that sets terms for work the buyer may order later, often from several suppliers. The value shown usually covers the whole agreement, not one job.
Open for bids / closing date
You must submit by the closing date and time, normally through the buyer's own online portal. Late bids are normally refused.
Clarification questions
A deadline for asking the buyer questions about the tender. It is earlier than the closing date.
Conditions of participation
What the buyer asks suppliers to show before they can be considered, such as experience, insurance or accreditations.
Bids are scored on
How the buyer will compare bids, usually a split between price and quality. A 60/40 split in favour of quality means the cheapest bid will not necessarily win.
Lots
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Area (ITL)
The buyer names an official statistical area for where the work is, not a street address. Check the tender documents for the actual sites.
UK4 and other notice codes
Official codes for the type of notice. A "tender notice" means bids are being invited.

General explanations written by Tenderpatch, not part of this notice.

Description

Arts University Bournemouth wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and independent provider to deliver a fully outsourced Internal Audit Service. The appointed provider will act as the University's Internal Audit function and provide independent assurance to the Board of Governors and Audit & Risk Committee regarding the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, internal control and value-for-money arrangements. The contract will include, but not be limited to: • Provision of a named Head of Internal Audit; • Development of a risk-based Internal Audit Strategy and Annual Audit Plan; • Delivery of risk-based internal audit reviews; • Reporting to the Audit & Risk Committee and Board of Governors as required; • Follow-up and monitoring of management actions; • Provision of an annual Head of Internal Audit Opinion; • Special investigations and advisory assignments where independence can be maintained; and • Coordination with External Audit and other assurance providers. The contract is expected to commence on 1 August 2027 for an initial term of three years, with the option to extend for up to two additional periods of twelve months. This procurement is being conducted using a two-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure. Stage 1 comprises a Conditions of Participation / Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ). Suppliers meeting the requirements of the PSQ will be invited to participate in Stage 2, the Invitation to Tender (ITT).