Scope
Reference
T25/0003
Description
The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise is to identify a strategic partner to deliver Internal Audit Services. The provider will conduct reviews across multiple areas of the University. We are looking for a provider who will work collaboratively with our Executive team and Board of Governors (/Audit Committee) to support the on-going development and embedding of a value-adding assurance framework—one that goes beyond compliance to actively strengthen our governance, risk management and operational effectiveness. Initially we see this as an opportunity to shape a programme of around nine reviews annually, tailored to the University's evolving strategic priorities. We are open to suggestions of approaches that you deliver elsewhere for dynamic and ambitious organisations that seeks to obtain value from all of its partner engagements.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Newcastle-Upon-Tyne:-Auditing-services./MY3RTCB5U3
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
Total value (estimated)
- £500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 August 2026 to 1 August 2029
- Possible extension to 1 August 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
30 January 2026
Engagement process description
We are conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement exercise to seek a strategic partner to deliver Internal Audit Services. We are looking for a provider who will work collaboratively with our Executive team and Board of Governors (/Audit Committee) to support the on-going development and embedding of a value-adding assurance framework—one that goes beyond compliance to actively strengthen our governance, risk management and operational effectiveness. Initially we see this as an opportunity to shape a programme of around nine reviews annually, tailored to the University's evolving strategic priorities. We are open to suggestions of approaches that you deliver elsewhere for dynamic and ambitious organisations that seeks to obtain value from all of its partner engagements.
Further information relating to this PME opportunity are available via our Delta eSourcing platform:
Access Code: MY3RTCB5U3
The value referenced in relation to this pre-market engagement is indicative only and does not represent a commitment to any specific level of expenditure.
There are a number of questions in the e-tendering portal that we require interested parties to respond to. A tender exercise will follow in accordance with Northumbria's Financial Regulations and shortlisted suppliers will be invited to submit a bid.
Contracting authority
Northumbria University at Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNBP-4638-XHJP
Pandon Building, Camden Street
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 8ST
United Kingdom
Contact name: Jill Black
Email: jill.black@northumbria.ac.uk
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government