Tender

Internal Audit Services

UNITED KINGDOM ANTI-DOPING LIMITED

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Tender

18 Aug 2025 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

United Kingdom Anti-Doping Limited (UKAD), a central government authority, is administering a tender for Internal Audit Services. Located in Loughborough, UKAD aims to ensure the efficiency, economy, and effectiveness of its internal controls and practices. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 3rd October 2025. UKAD is seeking an experienced independent Internal Audit provider familiar with public sector organisations and the specialist sporting environment. The contract, valued at up to £120,000 including VAT, will initially last for three years, with an option to extend annually up to two additional years (3 + 1 + 1). The procurement follows an open method, inviting open competition below the threshold for service tenders.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly those experienced in handling public sector contracts and providing strategic risk-based assurance. Firms with strong technical competence, economic insight, and robust governance frameworks are well-suited to compete, especially if they can demonstrate added value in safeguarding data security and corporate communications. Engaging in this contract could facilitate significant growth, offering exposure to the intricacies of public sector auditing and affiliation with a leading organisation in the sports sector.

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Notice Title

Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

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 PS120,000 (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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 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 contract will be extended if the service provider has developed an efficient and good working relationship and shows a good understanding of the business.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0589e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049545-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ANTI-DOPING LIMITED
Contact Name
Julia Hardy
Contact Email
ukad@ukad.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LOUGHBOROUGH
Postcode
LE11 3QF
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Charnwood
Electoral Ward
Loughborough Ashby
Westminster Constituency
Loughborough

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