Supplier Due Diligence & Audit

Strengthen trust and reduce risk across your supplier ecosystem

Independent audits. Regulatory assurance. Clear risk visibility

  • Identify compliance and security risks in supplier relationships

  • Verify data protection and accountability standards under GDPR and the EU AI Act

  • Demonstrate resilience and maturity in procurement and partnerships

Turning supplier risk into a structured compliance advantage

Suppliers are often the weakest link in compliance and security. A Supplier Due Diligence & Audit provides an independent review of third-party practices, focusing on data protection, AI governance, and contractual compliance. The process gives your organisation a clear view of supplier risks, strengthens accountability, and supports procurement decisions with evidence-based assurance.

Our Approach

1

Review

Examine vendor data protection, AI governance, and security practices against GDPR, ISO 27701, and the EU AI Act.

2

Align

Check vendor obligations against contractual and regulatory requirements, ensuring governance and accountability are in place.

3

Report

Deliver a structured audit report with findings, risks, and recommendations for remediation.

4

Resolve

Support follow-up actions and provide guidance to help vendors address findings and strengthen compliance posture.

The Result: Assured Oversight of Supplier Compliance

Verified Risk Controls

Documented evidence of supplier practices and vulnerabilities, benchmarked against regulatory requirements.

Procurement Confidence

Independent assurance that strengthens supplier selection, contracting, and renewal processes.

Demonstrated Accountability

Clear audit trails and governance records that meet regulator and partner expectations.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Before onboarding new suppliers, during contract renewals, or when regulatory scrutiny increases.

  • Yes. Both frameworks require organisations to ensure processors and suppliers meet compliance obligations through oversight and verification.

  • They provide evidence-based assurance on supplier reliability, helping organisations choose vendors with lower compliance risks and stronger governance practices.

  • Yes. Most due diligence assessments can be performed remotely through secure document reviews, questionnaires, and virtual interviews, with onsite audits reserved for higher-risk cases.

  • Audits typically examine a supplier’s privacy controls, incident response readiness, and competence to verify compliance and resilience.