Internal audit services

Tender description

The University has come a long way in a short time and has confidence for the future. Its ambition is to be firmly established as a top 10 UK university by 2020 and to build its global standing. The University is looking to appoint an Internal Auditor that, in addition to the internal controls that Internal Audit is required to audit, will also address key risks and associated controls that may impinge on the achievement of its strategy and to support its ambitions. This opportunity has been divided into two (2) lots. Lot 1 is for the provision of general internal audit services. Lot 2 is for the provision of specialist IT internal audit services. Bidders are invited to bid for one or both of the Lots. As a guide the University envisages that Lot 1 equates to approximately 162 days and Lot 2: 25 days per annum, subject to final agreement with the University's audit committee. General Internal Audit Services Provision. The primary objective of this ITT is to secure best value for the University of Exeter in respect of the provision of an Internal Audit Service. The successful Bidder will be required to audit a range of the University’s business activities during the Contract term. This may include the provision of ad-hoc advice and assignments in addition to normal audit work where Internal Audit’s understanding of the University’s activities, technical knowledge, independence and objectivity means that they are best placed to carry out such tasks. Lot 2 — Specialist IT internal Audit Services. The primary objective of this ITT is to secure best value for the University of Exeter in respect of the provision of an IT Specialist Internal Audit Service. The successful Bidder will be required to audit a range of the University’s IT business activities and functions during the Contract term. This may include the provision of ad-hoc advice and assignments in addition to normal IT audit work where Internal Audit’s understanding of the University’s activities, technical knowledge, independence and objectivity means that they are best placed to carry out such tasks.