Pre-Market Engagement Exercise: Internal Audit Services
Estimated value
£667k
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
1
Published
26 Feb 2026
This is a preliminary market engagement notice
Map the supplier landscape and document your shortlist before opening the tender. The market simulation produces a defensible audit record you can attach to your procurement file.
Description
This is a pre-market engagement exercise. Bournemouth University is looking at its requirement for an internal auditor to provide independent assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls across the University, including compliance with regulatory requirements. The Supplier would recommend improvements, informed by sector best practice, and deliver insights that help optimise resources and enhance efficiency. In addition, the Supplier would support the University in strengthening processes and controls through actionable recommendations, enhancing assurance and building confidence among the Board, Audit, Risk and Governance Committee, and senior management. The University is looking to engage with the supply market for the purposes of: *Identifying suppliers that may be able to supply the goods, services or works required; *Building capacity among suppliers in relation to the contract being awarded.
Scope
- Reference
- PS/NB/537
- Total value
- £666,666 excluding VAT£800,000 including VAT
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2029Possible extension to 31 Jul 2031
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 7920000079210000792120007921210079212200
- Contract locations
- Plymouth, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)