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Provision of Internal Audit Services to LAU

Leeds Arts University

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20 Aug 2026 at 12:10

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Summary of the contracting process

Leeds Arts University bought internal audit services under a framework call-off. The requirement covers the university’s internal audit function, providing independent review and assurance services to support its governance, risk management and control arrangements. The buying organisation is Leeds Arts University, based at Blenheim Walk, Leeds. The service is categorised as internal audit services (CPV 79212200) and falls within the services category. The stated delivery scope covers the United Kingdom and international locations, including the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, British Overseas Territories and the rest of the world. This is therefore relevant to audit firms and specialist assurance providers able to support a higher education organisation across a broad geographical area.

This procurement has been awarded and is complete; it was a framework call-off rather than a live opportunity. The award was made to TIAA Limited on 22 July 2026. The awarded value is £64,030. The contract period runs from 3 August 2026 to 2 August 2029. The procurement method is recorded as “Other” and the process was conducted through the framework. Leeds Arts University identified internal audit services as the requirement, with the tender closing on 22 July 2026. TIAA Limited is the selected supplier and the award is active. The opportunity was not identified as suitable for small or medium-sized enterprises or voluntary, community and social enterprises.

For a supplier assessing future demand, this award shows Leeds Arts University purchases outsourced internal audit support through a framework call-off, with a multi-year requirement and potential delivery across the UK and overseas locations. A credible competitor would need a structured internal audit service capable of operating independently for a higher education institution, reviewing governance, risk and controls and providing clear assurance to university decision-makers. Relevant firms are likely to need sufficient audit capacity for sustained service delivery, appropriate professional expertise and experience of complex organisations with geographically dispersed activities. The incumbent is TIAA Limited, identified as an SME, indicating that specialist audit providers can compete for this type of requirement despite the procurement being recorded as unsuitable for SMEs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Internal Audit Services to LAU

Notice Description

Internal Audit Services to Leeds Arts University, this is a contract award notice not a Live opportunity. Framework call off.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d34dafc3-f146-4b7c-9b42-910beeee8b66
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56f249dd-6e51-46b5-8197-97ba4ca72291
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,030 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,030 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Leeds Arts University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 9AQ
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TIAA Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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