Tender

Request for Quotation for a Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim Auditor, HBAP Reporting Accountant, 2025/26 - 2027/28

CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Cheltenham Borough Council is seeking a Reporting Accountant to audit its Housing Benefit Subsidy claim for the financial years 2025/26 to 2027/28, in accordance with the Department for Work and Pensions' Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP). The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period closing on 6th February 2025 at 17:00. The contract period will run from 3rd March 2025 to 2nd March 2027. This project falls into the industry category of accounting and auditing services, specifically targeting financial auditing services, and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is an open procedure (below threshold), making it accessible to a wide range of candidates.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in accounting and financial auditing services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with experience in public sector auditing and compliance reporting will find this project well-aligned with their expertise. By securing this contract, businesses can establish or strengthen their working relationship with Cheltenham Borough Council and potentially enhance their portfolio with a noteworthy public sector project. The open procedure allows for competitive bidding, offering equal opportunities for qualified businesses to participate and grow.

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Notice Title

Request for Quotation for a Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim Auditor, HBAP Reporting Accountant, 2025/26 - 2027/28

Notice Description

The Council is seeking a Reporting Accountant to undertake the audit of its Housing Benefit Subsidy claim for the financial years 2025/26 to 2027/28, in accordance with the Department for Work and Pensions,DWP, Housing Benefit Assurance Process HBAP. Additional information: To express an interest and download the tender documentation, please visit; https://in-tendhost.co.uk/publicagroup/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ad6b661-4512-44a3-aa44-69fcf3fbbae3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51aa5919-2f58-4fe8-9818-e5bcdaf46bce
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial 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
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lauren Gardiner
Contact Email
lauren.gardiner@publicagroup.uk
Contact Phone
012856235

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
GL50 9SA
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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