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title: "Provision of Internal Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06821d"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM NEWMAN UNIVERSITY"
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# Provision of Internal Audit Services

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM NEWMAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06821d

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033824-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM NEWMAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B32 3NT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Bartley Green |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 13:47 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033824-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033824-2026
  14th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14666
  Invitation to Tender and specification for the provision of internal audit services at Birmingham Newman University.
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14667
  Internal Audit Service Terms of Reference setting out scope, authority, reporting arrangements and professional standards.
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14668
  Pricing Schedule to be completed and returned as part of the tender submission.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.newman.ac.uk

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