Internal Audit Services 2026

Tender description

Bournemouth University requires an Internal Audit Service capable of providing independent assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls across the University, including compliance with regulatory requirements.<br /><br />The Supplier shall provide a full internal audit service, including: <br />• Annual planning and ongoing refinement of a risk‑based internal audit plan, which would typically cover, but is not limited to: Finance, HR, IT, Risk Management, Project Management and Research & Innovation; <br />• Provision of assurance over compliance with Office for Students (OfS) conditions, the Committee of University Chairs (CUC) Higher Education (HE) Audit Code and wider HE regulatory requirements; <br />• Delivery of high‑quality audit fieldwork, interim findings and initial audit reports that require no redrafting; <br />• Preparation of final governance‑level audit reports for the Audit Risk & Governance (ARG) Committee of the University Board; <br />• Smooth transition and mobilisation from the existing provider; <br />• Collaborative working with the external auditor, bidders must confirm that no conflicts of interest exist that would impair their independence, and must disclose any existing or proposed relationships with the University that may give rise to an actual or perceived conflict of interest; <br />• Maintaining consistent audit quality and supporting BU’s sustainability and social‑value commitments.<br />