Internal Audit Services

Tender description

• Provide independent, objective assurance in line with Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS). • Demonstrate strong technical auditing skills across governance, risk management, internal control, finance, IT and operational areas. • Work effectively within the context of an Arm’s Length Body (ALB) and understand the associated accountability framework, including expectations set by Welsh Government. • Have a robust understanding of charity regulations, including the Charities Act requirements, best practice governance expectations, and the specific audit considerations relevant to registered charities. • Support the Audit, Risk & Assurance Committee with clear reporting, insight, and recommendations that drive organisational improvement. • Provide an audit plan, delivery timetable, and approach that is proportionate to the scale and complexity of the organisation. See attached for further details NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=163797. Lot 1: Cardiff and Vale UHB is looking to appoint a consultancy firm for this scheme. The object of the commission is to: 1.Undertake a Condition Appraisal, including risk assessments where necessary as detailed in “Estatecode: Essential Guidance on Estates & Facilities Management” and "A Risk Based Methodology for Establishing and Managing Backlog". The following elements are needed: -Physical Condition -Statutory Health and Safety -Statutory Fire -Functional Suitability -Quality 2.Produce a 10-year programme of prioritised expenditure based on survey and risk assessment findings to reduce/eradicate backlog maintenance and bring risks down to a suitable level. 3.Life Cycle replacement costs and programme after year 10, going forward. 4.Undertake a detailed Occupancy and Space Utilisation study of all premises. 5.This commission will be governed by NEC4 form of contract. 6.The UHB reserve the right to exclude any element from the final commission. Costs provided should therefore be itemised. 7.Considered, but not included -Equality Survey -Carbon Net zero (environment) -Sustainable Transport