Scope
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 £120,000 (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.
Total value (estimated)
- £100,000 excluding VAT
- £120,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
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.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Submission
Tender submission deadline
3 October 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical competency | Quality | 30% |
| Economic | Quality | 20% |
| Corporate Governance | Quality | 20% |
| Audit Approach | Quality | 15% |
| Audit Methodology | Quality | 15% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
QAD23-48 Specification - Internal Audit Services 2025.docx
QAD23-46 Internal Audit Evaluation Criteria - 2025.docx
QAD23-43 Appendix C - Certificate of PI Insurance UKAD.docx
QAD23-42 Appendix B - Certificate of Public Liability Insurance UKAD.docx
QAD23-41 Appendix A - Certificate of Insurance Employers Liability UKAD.docx
QAD23-45 Instructions to Tenderers - Internal Audit 2025.docx
Contracting authority
UNITED KINGDOM ANTI-DOPING LIMITED
- Companies House: 06990867
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPYZ-9177-QNHN
Sportpark
Loughborough
LE11 3QF
United Kingdom
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Organisation type: Public authority - central government