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491 Internal Audit Services

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

29 May 2026 at 08:57

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

28 May 2026 at 10:33

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

12 Mar 2026 at 11:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lincoln has initiated a tender process for its Internal Audit Services, scheduled to start from 1 October 2026, with an option to extend the contract for up to five years. This procurement, valued at £600,000 gross, falls under the auditing services category (CPV: 79212000) and is being conducted through an open procedure method. The University has published the tender with key deadlines including the submission deadline on 2 July 2026 and the award period concluding on 9 September 2026. Located in Lincoln, UK, the university is focused on finding a supplier capable of addressing a range of risk areas due to the pressures within the higher education sector. This tendering follows a recently cancelled procurement attempt due to an error, with the new exercise launching from 29 May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly those with comprehensive expertise in governance, risk management, and providing strategic audit insights. Companies that can demonstrate added value and robust capability in managing diverse risk areas are well-suited to participate. The University is keen to engage suppliers that can adapt to the evolving demands of the higher education sector, making this an ideal opportunity for firms aiming to expand their portfolio within sub-central government entities. SMEs are encouraged to apply, highlighting how their solutions align with the University's needs to optimise value and ensure compliance under the given contract terms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

491 Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

This is a Tender Notice for the University of Lincoln's Internal Audit Services opportunity. A contract is being tendered for an initial 3 year period with a further 2 years of optional extensions (at the University's discretion). The core services required under the University's Internal Audit service in summary include the development and delivery of an internal audit strategy and plan, advice on governance, risk management and internal controls, incorporating proactive knowledge and best practice, providing recommendations on optimising value for money outcomes and a year end audit report and audit opinion to senior management, the Board of Governors and the Office for Students. The University operates within a rapidly evolving Higher Education landscape, facing sector wide pressures including financial sustainability challenges, cyber security threats, volatility in student recruitment, increasing regulatory expectations from the Office for Students, and rising demands around data quality, governance, and organisational resilience. Hence, interested suppliers will need to demonstrate that they have the breadth of specialisms to provide an effective internal audit provision across this range of risk areas. Demonstrating capabilities and added value across the breadth of audit provision will be a key area of assessment in the procurement exercise. To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4444W36D7U If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There are 2 x 12 month extension options available resulting in a 5 year potential contract length in total.

Planning Information

The University of Lincoln is seeking to engage with the internal audit supply market and to further understand the experience, credentials, resources and capacity of suppliers. Interested suppliers are encouraged to complete and return a supporting questionnaire. In addition, there is also the opportunity for one to one engagement sessions with the University which will follow on and further discuss the returned questionnaires. Depending on the volume of interest, if a significant number of responses is received, the University will offer the engagement sessions to a cross section of suppliers, with a maximum of 5 engagement sessions being undertaken. Any responses provided are for information only and will not be evaluated in any way.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066832
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050623-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN6 7TS
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Boultham
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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