Internal Audit Services - University of Lincoln

The University of Lincoln is awarding a contract for Internal Audit Services over an initial 3-year period with optional 2-year extensions. The successful provider will develop and deliver a comprehensive internal audit strategy and plan, provide advice on governance, risk management, and internal controls, recommend value-for-money improvements, and deliver year-end audit reports and opinions to senior leadership and the Office for Students. The University faces significant challenges including financial sustainability, cyber security threats, student recruitment volatility, and increasing regulatory requirements. Suppliers must demonstrate expertise across multiple audit specialisms including financial controls, IT security, data governance, and organizational resilience. The ability to provide broad-based audit capabilities and add measurable value will be critical evaluation criteria.