1. Introduction
Riders for Health is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced auditing firms to provide comprehensive audit services for the fiscal years 2026–2028. Interested firms are invited to submit their proposals by 20 November 2026.
Riders for Health (Riders) is an international organisation working to improve the capacity and efficiency of healthcare delivery platforms in Africa. Its vision is a world in which healthcare reaches everyone, everywhere. Its mission is to make the ‘last mile’ the most important mile in healthcare delivery by creating, showing and sharing solutions for achieving truly equitable healthcare.
Riders achieves this by managing vehicles on a reliable, predictable and cost-effective basis, transporting medical samples and other medical commodities, and supporting the work of health partners whose remit is to reach rural communities with healthcare and other vital services.
Riders for Health supports the Ministry of Health towards equitable access to healthcare, especially for rural communities. This is achieved through the provision of comprehensive fleet management services, transport for community outreach services, samples and medicines transportation, emergency referrals at community level for pregnant women and infants, as well as training of vehicle users.
The Ministry of Health entrusts Riders with the management and maintenance of donated fleets of vehicles and motorbikes, government-owned vehicles, including ambulances, and the temporary storage of hospital equipment and supplies intended for distribution to district hospitals.
2. Scope of Services
The selected auditing firm will be responsible for conducting a thorough audit of the organisation’s financial statements for the fiscal years 2026–2028. The scope includes, but is not limited to:
- Financial Statement Audit: Examination of financial statements to ensure accuracy, compliance with relevant accounting standards and fair presentation of financial results.
- Internal Control Evaluation: Assessment of internal controls to identify weaknesses and recommend improvements, where necessary.
- Tax Compliance Review: Ensuring compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations, including the preparation and filing of tax returns.
The audit will be carried out in accordance with the International Standards on Auditing.
The selected firm will also be required to:
- Obtain sufficient audit evidence to substantiate, in all material respects, the accuracy of information contained in the financial statements.
- Obtain an understanding of internal controls and perform tests of internal controls.
The firm must issue an independent Auditor’s Report that includes, but is not limited to:
a) An opinion (or disclaimer of opinion) as to whether the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
b) A report on internal controls describing the scope of testing of internal controls and the results of the tests.
c) A schedule of findings and questioned costs, including a summary of the auditor’s results.
3. Proposal Submission Guidelines
Interested firms should submit proposals containing the following:
- Cover Letter: Introduce the firm and explain its interest in the engagement.
- Qualifications: Provide a detailed overview of the firm’s qualifications, experience and expertise in conducting audits, including relevant experience.
- References: Provide three references from past clients who can attest to the quality and professionalism of the firm’s auditing services.
- Methodology: Outline the proposed approach, methodology and timeline for conducting the audit.
- Pricing: Clearly state the fee structure, including any additional costs or expenses that may be incurred during the audit.
4. Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Qualifications and Experience: The expertise and experience of the auditing firm.
- Methodology and Approach: The proposed audit methodology and approach, including the ability to meet deadlines.
- Company Profile: The company profile, including details of various donor-funded projects audited by the firm.
- References: The quality of references provided. Experience in auditing NGOs will be an added advantage.
- NGO Audit Experience: Years of experience in auditing Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).
- Financial Proposal: The reasonableness of the proposed fees in relation to the scope of work.
5. Submission Deadline and Address
Interested firms must submit their financial proposals, accompanied by all the requested documents and information, on or before:
Date: 20 November 2026
Time: 12:00 noon
Late submissions will not be considered.
Proposals should be addressed to:
The Admin Office
Riders for Health
P.O. Box 514
Maseru
Lesotho
Interested firms must hand-deliver their proposals to the Riders for Health offices located on the ground floor of the Ministry of Health Headquarters.