Planning

Internal Audit Service

LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE

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Planning

28 May 2026 at 10:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is planning a procurement process to appoint a supplier for its Internal Audit Service, with the process currently in the planning stage. This tender, designated under the ID LSHTM-2026-022, is within the services category and includes internal audit services as per the CPV codes provided. The procurement addresses key internal procedures and controls aligned with the strategic risk register concerning areas such as financial sustainability and cyber security. The project is set to commence in late autumn 2026, with an engagement milestone due by 22nd June 2026, and a further notice expected by 10th August 2026. The contract period is expected to run from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2029, with potential extensions through to 2031, based in London, United Kingdom.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audit and financial services, particularly those skilled in handling strategic risk assessments and controls. The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine's focus on various critical factors such as research quality and student experience means that businesses with expertise in these areas can leverage this opportunity to expand their service offerings. The suitability for SMEs has been highlighted, making this an accessible opportunity for smaller enterprises looking to engage in a public sector contract and enhance their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Audit Service

Notice Description

We are looking to appoint a Supplier to provide Internal Audit services, commencing in late autumn 2026. We expect the Internal Audit service provider to develop a programme of assignments that review and test LSHTM's internal procedures and controls in key areas of activity, linked closely to LSHTM's strategic risk register. LSHTM's strategic risk register contains risks relating to financial sustainability, research quality, cyber security, effective change management and student experience.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=105861&TID=100110982&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a746
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050158-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£727,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1E 7HT
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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