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Internal Audit Contract

UNITED KINGDOM ANTI-DOPING LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Apr 2017 at 10:04

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Anti-Doping Limited is seeking tenders for an Internal Audit Contract, aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of its governance. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract having been awarded on 15th February 2017 for a total value of £18,000. This contract will commence on 1st April 2017 and will last for an initial term of three years, concluding on 31st March 2020. The relevant industry category is auditing services and the location for delivery is London. The tender period ended on 19th December 2016, and the procurement method employed was an open procedure.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing, particularly those with experience in public sector engagements. Organisations that can demonstrate technical competency, including familiarity with internal auditing standards and a capacity for risk-based audit methodologies, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Additionally, firms equipped with specialists in areas such as fraud prevention and IT will also be attractive to the buyer. Smaller enterprises and SMEs are encouraged to participate in this tender process as they may fulfil the pertinent requirements effectively.

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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 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 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 50 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 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 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 instances 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. * Ability to call on specialist auditing skills and relevant level security cleared personnel as required by the audit programme e.g. intelligence, IT; value for money and fraud prevention; procurement; human resources; information data security, etc. * Details of key staff to be engaged in the audit programme, including brief CV and seniority 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 understanding of the main issues driving UK Anti-Doping? * What is your analysis of the major risks facing UK Anti-Doping * Describe your approach to audit assignments * Procedures for ensuring confidentiality of files and information relating to the audits undertaken * Proposals for reporting effectively the outcomes of Internal Audit work back to UK Anti-Doping * Procedures for involving UK Anti-Doping in any staff change regarding the team allocated to UK Anti-Doping

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f44d934-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4c3f299-dbbd-4ed0-a6c9-703fd8a17528
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 25 Apr 2017 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ANTI-DOPING LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAZARS

Further Information

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