Award

Internal Audit Services

UNITED KINGDOM ANTI-DOPING LIMITED

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Award

30 Mar 2026 at 14:36

Tender

18 Aug 2025 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

UNITED KINGDOM ANTI-DOPING LIMITED, a public authority within the central government, is seeking an experienced provider for internal audit services at its location in Loughborough, United Kingdom. This procurement process, initiated under open competition, was finalised on 30th March 2026, with the award of the contract effective from 1st April 2026 for an initial three-year term, with a potential extension of up to two additional years. The contract's total value is £120,000 including VAT. The industry category is internal audit services, and the procurement method ensures competition among qualified bidders, as indicated by the tender that closed on 3rd October 2025.

The contract offers business growth opportunities for SMEs with expertise in auditing, providing assurance to the UKAD Audit and Risk Committee, and understanding of both public sector operations and the sporting environment. Businesses that excel in technical competency, audit methodology, and corporate governance, and employ clear reporting and secure data sharing practices, would find this tender lucrative. HW CONTROLS & ASSURANCE LIMITED, an SME, emerged successful in this open competition, indicating a favourable environment for companies with similar profiles seeking to grow their business by securing substantial contracts within the public 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/029219-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HW CONTROLS & ASSURANCE

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