Tender: Outsourced Internal Audit Services for Arts University Bournemouth – Contract from 1 Aug 2027

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Arts University Bournemouth is seeking a suitably qualified and independent supplier to deliver a fully outsourced Internal Audit Service to act as the University's Internal Audit function and provide independent assurance to the Board of Governors and Audit & Risk Committee on the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, internal control and value-for-money arrangements. The contract requires a named Head of Internal Audit, development of a risk-based Internal Audit Strategy and Annual Audit Plan, delivery of risk-based audit reviews, reporting to the Audit & Risk Committee and Board, follow-up and monitoring of management actions, 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 three-year term with the option to extend for up to two additional 12-month periods and is being procured via a two-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure (Stage 1: Conditions of Participation/PSQ; Stage 2: ITT).