Internal Audit Services

The University requires an internal audit service in compliance with the Code of Audit Practice. The Successful Bidder will be required to independently appraise the University's activities, its financial systems and management controls. The University adopts a risk-based approach to audit, taking account of the University's culture and business strategy. The Internal Audit Service provided by the Successful Bidder will be responsible for providing assurance to the University's Governing Body on all significant risks and control, including business risk. As part of its function, the Successful Bidder will evaluate and report to management on the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal controls for which management is responsible. Additional information: Bidders will need to register for free on the Proactis Pro-Contract procurement portal (https://procontract.due-north.com) by completing a simple registration. Once registered, bidders can use the search function under "find opportunities" to find the tender. If Bidders do not meet one or more of the minimum requirements for each Selection Criteria Bidders will be excluded from the process. If bidders pass all Selection Criteria, their Bid will be fully scored and evaluated. Bidders must submit their tender via the portal by 16 August 2024 The University expressly reserves the rights: i) Not to award any contract as a result of this procurement process commenced by publication of this notice. ii) To make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition. iii) To award (a) contract(s) in respect of any part(s) of the [services] covered by this notice; and in no circumstances will the University be liable for any costs incurred by Bidders.