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Leeds City Council Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim Assurance Engagement

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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02 Jul 2018 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Leeds City Council has recently completed a procurement process for the "Leeds City Council Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim Assurance Engagement." This award falls under the auditing services category and took place in Leeds, located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The procurement method used was a selective process, specifically the restricted procedure, with the tender period concluding on 29th June 2018. The contract, valued at £48,950, is intended for a term beginning 2nd July 2018 and extending until 31st December 2021, with an option for further audits in subsequent years.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly qualified accountants registered as public auditors with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW). Companies looking to enter the public sector should consider engaging in such tenders as they not only fulfil critical governmental requirements but also contribute towards enhancing their portfolio in the public service sphere. With the potential to apply for extensions for additional audit years, this engagement may prove beneficial for firms capable of demonstrating a strong track record in managing similar projects.

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Notice Title

Leeds City Council Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim Assurance Engagement

Notice Description

Leeds City Council are required by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) to employ the services of an Independent Auditor who are qualified accountants and are registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW) as public auditors to fulfil the role of Reporting Accountant for the assurance of Leeds City Council's housing benefit subsidy claims for 3 years audits (the 18/19, 19/20, 20/21 returns) with an option to extend the contract for a further 1 or 2 years audits (the 21/22, 22/23 returns).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d65af48-50cd-4c9b-9cc3-fc9e12f73564
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd5fd364-fbaa-4f8a-bb9b-147120cf0460
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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
£48,950 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAZARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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