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Provision of Internal Audit Services

BIRMINGHAM NEWMAN UNIVERSITY

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14 Apr 2026 at 14:47

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Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham Newman University is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process, seeking proposals for the provision of internal audit services. The procurement method is open competition, and the submission deadline is set for 11 May 2026 at 09:00. The contract, valued at up to £240,000, will commence on 1 September 2026 and focuses on internal audit services within the public authority sub-central government sector. The contract will initially span three years, with a potential one-year extension. Bidders should submit proposals electronically, adhering to the tender requirements specified by the university in Birmingham, UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in internal audit services, particularly those adept in delivering a risk-based internal audit programme. The contract requires providers to align audits with the university's strategic risk profile and to contribute through written reports and annual audit opinions. SMEs with compliance to Global Internal Audit Standards and substantial sector experience are well-suited to apply. This procurement could facilitate business growth by engaging with a reputable academic institution and securing a long-term contract that supports competitive pricing and quality audit service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of three years, with the option to extend for a further period of up to one year, subject to satisfactory performance and at the discretion of the University.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06821d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033824-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM NEWMAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B32 3NT
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Bartley Green
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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