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# NU/1847 Internal Audit Co-Source Provider

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c471c10d-356b-4f1a-ada4-89926299953b

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## Summary

Newcastle University has awarded a contract for internal audit co-sourcing services with a total value of £300,000. The procurement stage was completed, and the contract period is from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024. Mazars LLP is the supplier for this contract, which is classified under internal audit services in the services category. The tender period ended on June 16, 2023, and the contract will be delivered in England, United Kingdom.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specializing in IT internal audit services to compete and potentially grow their client base. Companies offering expertise in developing internal audit plans, carrying out internal audits, and providing IT risk and controls support would be well-suited to participate in this contracting process led by Newcastle University. The contract period spans a year, offering a stable revenue stream for the successful supplier.

## Notice

The scope of this contract is to support the in-house internal audit team with the provision of IT internal audit services to the University as follows: Development of Internal Audit Plan To contribute substantially to the design and update of the annual internal audit plan, through consultation with the Head of Internal Audit and key stakeholders within the organisation. Delivery of Internal Audit Plan To carry out planned and ad hoc internal audits, including: * The identification and documentation of key risks * The identification and documentation of key processes, policies and systems, by examining documents and discussion with key personnel * Liaison with stakeholders and Head of Internal Audit including managing the administration of availability for meetings, ensuring key touchpoints are booked in sufficiently in advance to enable the audit work to be completed within agreed timeframes * Leading meetings with stakeholders during planning, fieldwork and close out of the audits * The development of test plans * Testing of control design and operational effectiveness, and analysing the root causes and impact of associated findings * Making relevant, practical recommendations and obtaining stakeholder buy-in * Drafting audit reports and updating for Head of Internal Audit and stakeholder feedback Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee Contribute to reporting to Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee and attend where requested. Insight and Support To provide additional relevant insight and support to the Head of Internal Audit and key stakeholders in respect of IT risk and controls, beyond the delivery of internal audits, for example supporting the IT risk management process and embedding of a more robust three lines of defence model

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fe899a3-6783-491a-8526-497ea6bab912 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAZARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2023 at 07:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fe899a3-6783-491a-8526-497ea6bab912

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fe899a3-6783-491a-8526-497ea6bab912
  20th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

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