Provision of Internal Audit Services

Birmingham Newman University is seeking to appoint a provider of internal audit services, with a contract commencement date of 1 September 2026. The internal audit service will provide independent and objective assurance to Council, through the Audit and Risk Committee, and to the Vice-Chancellor on the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control. The provider will be required to deliver a risk-based internal audit programme aligned to the University's strategic risk profile, provide written reports on each review, attend Audit and Risk Committee meetings, and deliver an annual internal audit opinion. The University currently commissions approximately 35 internal audit days per annum and invites proposals within an indicative range of 35-55 days, with bidders required to justify the level of resource proposed. The contract will be for an initial period of three years, with the option to extend for one further year. Further details are set out in the tender documentation.