--- title: "Internal Audit Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-26ca7d7b-73fb-4a76-b21f-c7e89391fe11" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-26ca7d7b-73fb-4a76-b21f-c7e89391fe11" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-26ca7d7b-73fb-4a76-b21f-c7e89391fe11.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-26ca7d7b-73fb-4a76-b21f-c7e89391fe11.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ANTI-DOPING LIMITED" published: "2021-01-04" --- # Internal Audit Contract Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ANTI-DOPING LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26ca7d7b-73fb-4a76-b21f-c7e89391fe11 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-26ca7d7b-73fb-4a76-b21f-c7e89391fe11) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-26ca7d7b-73fb-4a76-b21f-c7e89391fe11.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7f8a07e-d5ed-44d0-b858-02753f9dc17b | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNITED KINGDOM ANTI-DOPING LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC4Y 8AE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | City of London | | Electoral ward | Castle Baynard | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 4 Jan 2021 at 12:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7f8a07e-d5ed-44d0-b858-02753f9dc17b - 23 Dec 2020 at 14:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7f8a07e-d5ed-44d0-b858-02753f9dc17b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7f8a07e-d5ed-44d0-b858-02753f9dc17b 4th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e5fd64c0-1d78-4b25-8e43-95ad93c63b2b Instructions for Tenderers - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6aa58357-373b-42bb-b461-123b8423a827 Specification - Internal Audit Services - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b7e0af0d-5c57-40bd-8e9b-d29247244736 Evaluation Criteria - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bd7805b7-7bdd-4b08-9d19-a19358f7ba3c Appendix A - Certificate of Insurance for Employers Liability - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7185a171-d78f-4855-a120-aafda20e0bc2 Appendix B - Certificate of Public Liability Insurance - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df6835b4-c499-4304-8f96-d72aee7d5166 Appendix C - Certificate of PI insurance ## Notice URLs - http://www.ukad.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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