Buyer Name: UNITED KINGDOM ANTI-DOPING LIMITED
Buyer Address: Sportpark, Loughborough, UKF22, LE11 3QF, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Julia Hardy
Contact Email: ukad@ukad.org.uk
Buyer Name: UNITED KINGDOM ANTI-DOPING LIMITED
Buyer Address: Sportpark, Loughborough, UKF22, LE11 3QF, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Julia Hardy
Contact Email: ukad@ukad.org.uk
UK Anti-Doping seeks to appoint a suitable independent and experienced Internal Audit provider to assure the Audit and Risk Committee and Accounting Officer on the efficiency, economy and effectiveness of policies, practices and controls at UK Anti-Doping. This Contract will be for an initial three-year term with an option to extend one year at a time up to a maximum of two years (3 + 1 + 1). The maximum contract value is £120,000 (incl VAT) Days per annum expected is 42. UKAD requires an Internal Audit service provider which understands both a public sector organisation and the specialist sporting environment within which we operate. The successful tenderer will be required to provide the following scope of services in accordance with relevant UK Institute of Internal Auditors Standards and Guidance and HM Treasury Government Internal Audit Standards: A detailed Internal Audit plan & strategy which reflects UKAD's risks and priorities Internal Audit services as agreed with Audit and Risk Committee and the Accounting Officer to provide assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, particularly in relation to the Statement of Internal Control in the Statutory Accounts An annual Internal Audit report and progress updates at each Audit and Risk Committee meeting Assurance of the effective operation of controls to prevent fraud We will evaluate tenderers on their technical competence and audit approach looking particularly for their use of a risk-based focus, audit methodology, clear reporting, communication and administrative frameworks, economics and corporate governance. Suitable consideration for secure information sharing and ongoing assurance for the security of UKAD data is paramount. Evidence of where value can be added to the services provided will be favourably considered.
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049545-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 100,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 120,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical competency (30%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Audit Approach (15%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Audit Methodology (15%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Economic (20%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Corporate Governance (20%)
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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