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title: "Internal Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0589e4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ANTI-DOPING LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-30"
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# Internal Audit Services

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ANTI-DOPING LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0589e4

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029219-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED KINGDOM ANTI-DOPING LIMITED |
| Locality | LOUGHBOROUGH |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE11 3QF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Charnwood |
| Electoral ward | Loughborough Ashby |
| Westminster constituency | Loughborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HW CONTROLS & ASSURANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 14:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029219-2026
- 18 Aug 2025 at 13:43 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049545-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029219-2026
  30th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049545-2025
  18th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4348
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4349
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4351
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4352
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4353
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4356

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukad.org.uk
- http://www.validera.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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