Tender

Internal Audit Contract

UNITED KINGDOM ANTI-DOPING LIMITED

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23 Dec 2020 at 14:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Anti-Doping Limited is seeking tenders for an "Internal Audit Contract" under the services category, with a focus on auditing services. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 12 February 2021. The contract will commence on 1 April 2021 and has a term of three years, concluding on 31 March 2024. The total value of the contract is £60,000, and although the primary location for service delivery is London, remote working arrangements are acceptable. This opportunity is classified under the Competitive Quotation procurement method, which is typically used for contracts below the relevant financial threshold.

This tender offers a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in internal audit services, particularly those with experience in the public sector. Enterprises capable of demonstrating technical competency in performing audits for public grant-making bodies are ideally suited to compete. The successful contractor will need to showcase their capability to deliver a comprehensive internal audit plan, engage effectively with the Audit and Risk Committee, and provide assurance regarding internal control effectiveness. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, thereby expanding their portfolio and establishing a track record in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Audit Contract

Notice Description

UK Anti-Doping is a non-departmental public body accountable to Parliament through the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. UK Anti-Doping is the UK National Anti-Doping Organisation and provides testing services as well as case management, anti-doping intelligence and education services. UK Anti-Doping seeks to appoint a suitable independent and experienced Internal Auditor to provide the Audit and Risk Committee and Accounting Officer with assurance on the efficiency, economy and effectiveness of policies, practices and controls at UK Anti-Doping. This Contract will be for an initial 3 year term. Tenderers should note that the incumbent contractor provides 44 internal audit days per annum. The successful tenderer will be required to provide 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 UK Anti-Doping's risks and priorities; * Undertake Internal Audit services as agreed with Audit Committee and Accounting Officer in order to provide assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, in particular in relation to the Statement of Internal Control in the Statutory Accounts; * Attend Audit and Risk Committee meetings and provide an annual internal audit report; * Pay particular attention to the effective operation of controls to prevent fraud; * Undertake such other work as the Audit and Risk Committee may authorise. This will constitute an addition to the scope of services above as included in the pricing schedule under the specific projects heading. Respondents should address the following areas, and provide examples as evidence wherever possible: Technical Competency * Evidence of competency to undertake internal audit function in a public sector grant making body. This should relate to both the experience of the firm overall and key individual members of the audit team. Audit Approach and Methodology * Brief description of your overall approach to internal audit * Extent of your reliance on a risk based approach * What is your analysis of the major risks facing UK Anti-Doping Please apply via email to the contact details provided. UK Anti-Doping is not currently working from their physical office space and as such is willing to consider applications from auditors in any UK location with the ability to facilitate remote working.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7f8a07e-d5ed-44d0-b858-02753f9dc17b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ANTI-DOPING LIMITED
Contact Name
Julia Hardy
Contact Email
ukad@ukad.org.uk
Contact Phone
0207 842 3450

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4Y 8AE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Castle Baynard
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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