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# Provision of Internal Audit Services

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-of-internal-audit-services-ocds-h6vhtk-0783b5) — UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official Find a Tender notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Arts University Bournemouth: "Provision of Internal Audit Services". Published status: active. Published Value: £251,667. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 4 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: www.mytenders.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (open for submissions, 27 days left when this document was generated)
- **Buyer:** [Arts University Bournemouth](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/arts-university-bournemouth-urn-133793)
- **Published Value:** £251,667 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 4 November 2026 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Accounting and auditing services, Auditing services, Internal audit services
- **Delivery Location:** UKK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 6 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-of-internal-audit-services-ocds-h6vhtk-0783b5#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0783b5`

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [mytenders.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mytenders.co.uk%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-of-internal-audit-services-ocds-h6vhtk-0783b5#participate

## 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).

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79210000, 79212000, 79212200
- **Delivery regions:** UKK
- **Estimated Value:** £251,667

- **Contract Period:** 31/07/2027 to 31/07/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender Notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F095182-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-10-08T11:57:58.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-09T00:07:44.024Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0783b5