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            "id": "GB-PPON-PVCG-5182-VTDJ",
            "name": "Arts University Bournemouth",
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                "id": "PVCG-5182-VTDJ"
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                "locality": "Dorset",
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                "country": "GB",
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        "noEngagementNoticeRationale": "A Preliminary Market Engagement Notice was not published as Arts University Bournemouth has sufficient knowledge of the Internal Audit market and service requirements through previous procurement activity, sector benchmarking and existing market awareness. The University considered that formal preliminary market engagement was not necessary for this procurement. The intention of the PSQ stage is to carry out a market engagement and narrow down the potential suppliers for the next stage."
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        "id": "AUB- IAT- 2026",
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            "id": "2023/54",
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        "title": "Provision of Internal Audit Services",
        "description": "Arts University Bournemouth wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and independent provider to deliver a fully outsourced Internal Audit Service. The appointed provider will act as the University's Internal Audit function and provide independent assurance to the Board of Governors and Audit & Risk Committee regarding the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, internal control and value-for-money arrangements. The contract will include, but not be limited to: * Provision of a named Head of Internal Audit; * Development of a risk-based Internal Audit Strategy and Annual Audit Plan; * Delivery of risk-based internal audit reviews; * Reporting to the Audit & Risk Committee and Board of Governors as required; * Follow-up and monitoring of management actions; * Provision of an annual Head of Internal Audit Opinion; * Special investigations and advisory assignments where independence can be maintained; and * Coordination with External Audit and other assurance providers. The contract is expected to commence on 1 August 2027 for an initial term of three years, with the option to extend for up to two additional periods of twelve months. This procurement is being conducted using a two-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure. Stage 1 comprises a Conditions of Participation / Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ). Suppliers meeting the requirements of the PSQ will be invited to participate in Stage 2, the Invitation to Tender (ITT).",
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                        "description": "Auditing services"
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                        "description": "Accounting and auditing services"
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        "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive flexible procedure",
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            "features": "Arts University Bournemouth is conducting this procurement using the Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement will be undertaken in two stages. Stage 1 will comprise a Conditions of Participation / Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) to assess supplier suitability, capability, financial standing, experience and compliance with mandatory requirements. Suppliers meeting the requirements of Stage 1 will be shortlisted. Stage 2 will consist of an Invitation to Tender (ITT) issued only to shortlisted suppliers. Tender submissions will be evaluated using the published award criteria and will include supplier presentations (for top four bidders). Arts University Bournemouth reserves the right to refine the process, timetable and procurement requirements in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the principles set out in the tender documentation."
        },
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        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://www.mytenders.co.uk/ Responses to the Conditions of Participation / Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) must be submitted electronically through the MyTenders e-tendering portal. Suppliers should not submit responses by email or post unless expressly instructed by Arts University Bournemouth. All clarification questions must be submitted through the messaging facility within the MyTenders portal no later than 21 October 2026. The deadline for submission of PSQ responses is 12:00 noon (UK local time) on 4 November 2026. Late submissions may not be accepted. Suppliers are responsible for ensuring that their submission is successfully uploaded and submitted before the deadline. Following completion of the PSQ stage, shortlisted suppliers will be invited to participate in Stage 2 (Invitation to Tender) through the University's e-tendering system.",
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        "expressionOfInterestDeadline": "2026-11-04T12:00:00+00:00",
        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-10-21T12:00:00+01:00"
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            "endDate": "2027-03-25T23:59:59+00:00"
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                "awardCriteria": {
                    "weightingDescription": "This PSQ shall be evaluated on a Pass / Fail basis only. No numerical scoring will be applied. The criterions for commercial, technical and presentation will apply only at the ITT stage.",
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                            "type": "price",
                            "name": "Commercial",
                            "description": "30%"
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                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "technical",
                            "description": "40%"
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                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Presentation",
                            "description": "30%"
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                            "type": "economic",
                            "description": "Suppliers must satisfy the Conditions of Participation set out in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ). This includes: Confirmation that no mandatory exclusion grounds apply. Demonstration of adequate financial standing and financial resilience. Submission of audited financial statements (or equivalent financial accounts) for the previous three completed financial years. Annual turnover normally of not less than PS500,000 in each of the last three completed financial years, subject to the provisions set out in the PSQ regarding alternative evidence of financial standing. Confirmation that the organisation is not subject to bankruptcy, administration, winding-up proceedings, insolvency procedures or equivalent proceedings. Confirmation of the required levels of Professional Indemnity, Public Liability, Employers' Liability and Cyber Liability insurance. Submission of all required declarations and supporting information. Arts University Bournemouth reserves the right to request clarification or additional evidence where considered necessary in accordance with the procurement documents."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "technical",
                            "description": "Suppliers must demonstrate the technical and professional capability necessary to deliver the required Internal Audit Services. This includes: Compliance with the Global Internal Audit Standards and the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors Code of Ethics. Confirmation of a satisfactory External Quality Assessment (EQA) undertaken within the applicable professional review cycle. Provision of a suitably qualified and experienced Head of Internal Audit with demonstrable Higher Education sector experience. Ability to comply with Arts University Bournemouth's independence requirements and disclosure of all actual, potential and perceived conflicts of interest. Compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and appropriate information security standards. Provision of a minimum of three references for outsourced Internal Audit Services delivered to UK Higher Education Institutions within the last three years. Ability to support the Audit & Risk Committee, including attendance at meetings and provision of unrestricted access to the Audit & Risk Committee Chair. Access to appropriately qualified specialist resources, including cyber security, data analytics, procurement and contract management, capital projects and estates, commercial activities, student experience and safeguarding, and fraud and investigations. Suppliers must provide all information, declarations and supporting evidence specified within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ). Failure to satisfy any mandatory technical or professional requirement may result in exclusion from the procurement process."
                        },
                        {
                            "description": "Suppliers will first be assessed against the mandatory Conditions of Participation and Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) requirements. This assessment will include mandatory exclusion grounds, financial standing, insurance requirements, professional standards, independence requirements, information security arrangements, Higher Education experience and references, Audit & Risk Committee support capability, and specialist resource availability. Responses will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Only suppliers meeting all mandatory requirements and providing the required supporting information and declarations will be eligible for shortlisting. Where the number of suppliers meeting the mandatory requirements exceeds the number that can reasonably be taken forward, Arts University Bournemouth reserves the right to apply objective and proportionate selection criteria based on relevant Higher Education Internal Audit experience, quality of references, experience of the proposed Head of Internal Audit, and specialist resource capability in order to determine the suppliers invited to tender.",
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                    "startDate": "2027-08-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2030-07-31T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2032-07-31T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "The contract will be awarded for an initial term of three (3) years commencing on 1 August 2027. Arts University Bournemouth reserves the right to extend the contract by up to two (2) additional periods of twelve (12) months each, subject to satisfactory supplier performance, continued business need and the University's sole discretion. The maximum potential contract term is therefore five (5) years ending on 31 July 2032."
                }
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                "description": "PROCUREMENT SPECIFIC QUESTIONNAIRE (PSQ)",
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                "id": "L-2",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "description": "Conflict of Interest Form",
                "url": "https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=654564"
            },
            {
                "id": "L-3",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "description": "AUB Supplier Declaration Form",
                "url": "https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=654565"
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            {
                "id": "L-4",
                "documentType": "technicalSpecifications",
                "description": "The technical specification and Conditions of Participation are contained within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) and associated tender documents. The successful supplier will be required to provide a fully outsourced Internal Audit Service to Arts University Bournemouth, including the provision of a named Head of Internal Audit, development of risk-based audit plans, delivery of assurance reviews, reporting to the Audit & Risk Committee, provision of an annual Head of Internal Audit Opinion, and access to specialist audit resources where required. The service must be delivered in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards, Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors requirements, applicable legislation, and the requirements set out within the procurement documentation. All procurement documents are available through the MyTenders e-tendering portal.",
                "url": "https://www.mytenders.co.uk/authority/Authority_PubNoticeList.aspx"
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                "id": "conflictOfInterest",
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                "description": "Not published"
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            {
                "id": "095182-2026",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095182-2026",
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            "financialTerms": "The contract will be awarded for an initial period of three years commencing on 1 August 2027, with the option to extend for up to two additional periods of twelve months each, subject to satisfactory performance and continued business need. The successful supplier will be required to provide outsourced Internal Audit Services in accordance with the requirements set out in the procurement documents, applicable legislation, the Global Internal Audit Standards and relevant Higher Education sector requirements. Key contractual requirements include: Provision of a suitably qualified and experienced Head of Internal Audit. Maintenance of independence and management of conflicts of interest throughout the contract term. Compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and all applicable information security requirements. Maintenance of the required levels of insurance throughout the contract term. Attendance at Audit & Risk Committee meetings and provision of the annual Head of Internal Audit Opinion. Access to specialist audit resources where required. Contract performance will be monitored throughout the duration of the agreement. Failure to meet contractual requirements, performance standards or statutory obligations may result in corrective action, suspension of services, termination of the contract and/or other remedies available under the contract terms. Payment terms will be governed by AUB Invoicing Terms and Conditions."
        },
        "riskDetails": "Risks to contract performance may include, but are not limited to: Failure to maintain the independence and objectivity required of the Internal Audit function. Loss or unavailability of key personnel, including the nominated Head of Internal Audit. Failure to provide suitably qualified specialist resources when required. Failure to meet agreed service levels, reporting requirements or Audit & Risk Committee attendance obligations. Failure to maintain compliance with applicable legislation, professional standards and regulatory requirements. Information security incidents, data protection breaches or unauthorised disclosure of confidential information. Financial instability of the supplier affecting service continuity. Inadequate audit planning, delivery or follow-up resulting in ineffective assurance coverage. The successful supplier will be expected to identify, manage and mitigate such risks throughout the contract term and maintain appropriate business continuity, quality assurance and governance arrangements to ensure uninterrupted service delivery."
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