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DWP Auditor

ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Jan 2025 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council recently completed the procurement process for the role of an Independent Auditor, titled "DWP Auditor", within the accounting and auditing services industry. The contract, awarded directly to Grant Thornton UK LLP, involves auditing services required by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) for Housing Benefit subsidy assurance. The contract period spans from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025, with a total contract value of £41,120. The tender reached the award stage on January 8, 2025, and was subsequently published on January 21, 2025. The project will be carried out primarily in Rotherham but includes provisions for services across various locations including the British Overseas Territories and the UK. The procurement method followed was a direct award.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for accounting firms, especially those with large operational capacities and specific expertise in public auditing services. The assignment is highly suitable for firms with qualified accountants registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW). Given the focus on Housing Benefit subsidy audits as per the DWP’s Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP) framework, experienced auditors who can ensure compliance and provide detailed reports would find this opportunity particularly advantageous. Firms with a capability to deliver quality and timely audit services across multiple locations will be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

DWP Auditor

Notice Description

Since 2018, the Council has been 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 Housing Benefit subsidy. The supplier will perform the specific test requirement in accordance with the scope of work set out in the Department Work Pension's (DWP) Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP) reporting framework instruction and on completion of these specific test requirements will report their findings. Further details in respect of the process can be found by visiting Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Additional information: Duration

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e657c602-a6ff-4b31-bfc1-e0067174dcb7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,120 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,120 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 1AE
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

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