Award

Housing Benefit Audit Services

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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Award

02 Jul 2018 at 14:33

Award Notice
Tender

14 May 2018 at 15:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council is seeking a service provider for the Housing Benefit Audit Services tender, classified under auditing services within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process follows an open method and is currently in the award stage, having begun on 1 July 2018 and concluding on 30 June 2020, with the possibility of a two-year extension based on satisfactory performance. The successful bid awarded to Ernst & Young LLP amounted to £134,400, with a contract initiation deadline for expressions of interest having passed on 31 May 2018 and returns due by 1 June 2018 at 14:00.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for auditing firms specifically focused on public sector contracts to extend their operations and increase their client base through government services. Smaller businesses may face challenges due to the contract size, but entities that are experienced in delivering compliance, risk management, and auditing services, particularly those familiar with government regulations, will find themselves well-suited to compete in future tenders similar to this one.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Housing Benefit Audit Services

Notice Description

Derby City Council requires a service provider to audit the housing benefit subsidy claim to DWP requirements, to give the DWP assurance of a valid and true claim. The provider will conduct testing of all Housing Benefit Assurance Procedure (HBAP) aspects of the audit. Estimated PS28,000 annual cost, with some additional capacity for any retesting charges. The initial contract period is 24 months; the contract is estimated to commence 01/07/2018 and expire 30/06/2020. There will be an option to extend the contract for up to 24 months in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. The maximum contract period is therefore four years. https://www.eastmidstenders.org is where you can express interest and obtain the documents. Please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. Please note, suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation, must do so by 09:00 on 31 May 2018. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response. The deadline for returns is 14:00 on 01 June 2018. Additional information: https://www.eastmidstenders.org is where you can express interest and obtain the documents. Please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. Please note, suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation, must do so by 09:00 on 31 May 2018. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response. The deadline for returns is 14:00 on 01 June 2018.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09f670b7-88e1-4553-ab29-5f749216ccbf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c89d288-3d46-4e39-b540-335f797a4621
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£134,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£134,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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