Internal Audit Services
The contract covers a fully outsourced Internal Audit service for One Manchester Limited and its subsidiaries, associated entities, development vehicles, joint ventures and other group structures operating during the contract period. One Manchester is a housing organisation, and the appointed provider will deliver an independent, comprehensive and risk-based audit service supporting the organisation’s governance, assurance and regulatory responsibilities. Key deliverables include a rolling Strategic Internal Audit Plan covering at least three years, annual plans for Audit and Risk Committee approval, assurance mapping, coordination with external auditors and other assurance providers, and end-to-end delivery of audit assignments from scoping and fieldwork through reporting and quality assurance. The provider must also track and independently validate agreed recommendations, escalating overdue actions, recurring weaknesses and unresolved high-priority findings. The initial contract term is three years, with options for two further two-year extensions; value and delivery locations are not specified. The critical qualification requirement is that bidders are suitably qualified and experienced to provide outsourced Internal Audit services.
Buyer: One Manchester. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 8 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £945k
- Bids close: 5 Nov 2026
- Location: Greater Manchester, Manchester
- Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure
- Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 to 31 Mar 2030
- Category: Accounting, auditing and fiscal services (79200000)
From the official notice
One Manchester is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to tender for the delivery of a fully outsourced Internal Audit service. The appointed provider will be required to deliver a comprehensive, independent and risk-based Internal Audit service across One Manchester Limited and any subsidiaries, associated entities, development vehicles, joint ventures or other group structures operating during the Contract period. The principal requirements of the service include: •developing and maintaining a rolling Strategic Internal Audit Plan covering a minimum period of three years •developing an Annual Internal Audit Plan for approval by ARC, informed by One Manchester’s strategic objectives, risk profile, regulatory obligations and wider assurance framework •undertaking assurance mapping and coordinating effectively with external auditors and other assurance providers to identify gaps, minimise unnecessary duplication and maximise the value obtained from assurance activity •delivering individual Internal Audit assignments, including scoping, fieldwork, analysis, reporting, quality assurance and the agreement of practical and proportionate recommendations •monitoring and independently validating the implementation of agreed recommendations, with appropriate escalation of overdue actions, recurring weaknesses and unresolved high-priority findings. The full scope is provided within the ITT published alongside this Notice For more information about this opportunity, ple...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 5 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £945k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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