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Pre-Market Engagement Exercise: Internal Audit Services

Bournemouth University · Education

In brief

Bournemouth University has announced plans to buy accountancy work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £666,666 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 August 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7.5 bids per contract for accountancy contracts in this region (from 16 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

This is a pre-market engagement exercise. Bournemouth University is looking at its requirement for an internal auditor to provide independent assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls across the University, including compliance with regulatory requirements. The Supplier would recommend improvements, informed by sector best practice, and deliver insights that help optimise resources and enhance efficiency. In addition, the Supplier would support the University in strengthening processes and controls through actionable recommendations, enhancing assurance and building confidence among the Board, Audit, Risk and Governance Committee, and senior management. The University is looking to engage with the supply market for the purposes of: *Identifying suppliers that may be able to supply the goods, services or works required; *Building capacity among suppliers in relation to the contract being awarded.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 017125-2026
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 017264-2026

About the buyer

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From notice 017125-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 25 February 2026, last updated 26 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.