Tender

Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP)

TEIGNBRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Feb 2020 at 13:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Teignbridge District Council is inviting tenders for the Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP), aimed at auditing services. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 21st February 2020. The council is located in Newton Abbot, South West England, and the awarded contract is anticipated to commence on 2nd March 2020 and continue until 3rd March 2023. Interested parties must register on the authority's electronic tendering system to access required documentation and updates regarding the process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for auditing firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in public sector work with a local authority. Businesses specialising in auditing services and those with experience in handling Housing Benefit subsidy claims would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating, companies can establish a valuable relationship with Teignbridge District Council and potentially expand their portfolio in local government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP)

Notice Description

Testing and reporting requirements to be followed by reporting accountants undertaking engagement work for a local authority's (LA) claim for Housing Benefit subsidy from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) on form MPF720A. Teignbridge District Council will require the successful applicant to undertake the specific test requirements that are set out in HBAP modules 2, 3, 5 and 6 in the DWP instructions. Random sample testing is to be undertaken by the successful applicant as per Module 3 with any further testing required being undertaken by the Authority. Additional information: APPLICANTS MUST REGISTER AN INTEREST ON THE AUTHORITY'S ELECTRONIC TENDERING SYSTEM TO ACCESS THE PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTS TO COMPLETE AND SUBMIT. ONLY APPLICANTS WHO HAVE REGISTERED AN INTEREST WILL RECEIVE UPDATE NOTIFICATIONS AS TO PROGRESS OF THE PROCUREMENT, RESPONSES TO CLARIFICATION QUESTIONS AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION PERTINENT TO THIS OPPORTUNITY. New users to the system must register first to obtain a user name and password before returning to this opportunity. Please refer to the suppliers guide 'Visiting Site for the First Time' by clicking the 'Help' button. Once suppliers have expressed their interest they can access the procurement documentation from 'My Activities' on the home page.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-07d730e1-656e-40db-a5ad-71371078c255
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5323d36-5f93-44b0-96b1-092e91d04b2d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2020 - 3 Mar 2023 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEIGNBRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTON ABBOT
Postcode
TQ12 4XX
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Teignbridge
Electoral Ward
Buckland & Milber
Westminster Constituency
Newton Abbot

Further Information

Notice Documents

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