Tender

DDPT026 Reporting Accountant for Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process (HBAP)

DERBYSHIRE DALES DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Jan 2025 at 12:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire Dales District Council has issued a tender seeking a qualified and experienced reporting accountant to audit and certify its Housing Benefit Subsidy Grant claims in England. The tender, titled "DDPT026 Reporting Accountant for Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process (HBAP)," falls under the Accounting and Auditing services industry category. This contract is significant for ensuring the integrity of Housing Benefit claims from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025, with potential extensions up to four additional years. The initial contract is set to commence on 5 May 2025 and end on 4 May 2026, with the tender process currently in the active stage. Interested parties must be registered on the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) register of licensed local auditors. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with a tender deadline of 27 February 2025.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in accounting and auditing services, particularly those serving the public sector. Ideal candidates are SMEs with the capability to meet the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) requirements and provide assurance of valid and true Housing Benefit claims. The contract’s extension clause, which potentially extends to a maximum of five years, offers long-term business stability and a predictable revenue stream for the successful bidder. This opportunity is particularly suited for firms with a strong track record in public sector auditing and those looking to expand their portfolio within the UK government's contracting landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDPT026 Reporting Accountant for Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process (HBAP)

Notice Description

Derbyshire Dales District Council (the Council) requires a suitably experienced and qualified reporting accountant (external auditor) to audit and certify their Housing Benefit (HB) Subsidy Grant claims in England, commencing with the subsidy period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 (equivalent dates for any extension period), to meet the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) requirements to give the DWP assurance of a valid and true claim. The reporting accountant will conduct testing of all Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP) aspects of the audit. A condition of participation is that you must be currently registered on the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) register of licensed local auditors Local Auditor Register. The initial contract period is for the audit relating to the housing benefit subsidy claim for 2024/25; the contract is estimated to commence 5 May 2025 and expire 4 May 2026. There will be an option to extend the contract for up to four years in 2 yearly increments subject to satisfactory performance and business needs, to meet the 2025/26, 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29 audit requirements. The maximum contract period is five years. Additional information: The procurement is being managed electronically, using the councils e-tendering system, please select the link which will transfer you to our e-tendering system where you can register your interest and access the documents. The council will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15da6ad0-1c30-4cc5-b779-4d39ab975f7e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d981adc6-0073-41dd-b1a9-9503b187a257
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 (above 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£155,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 May 2025 - 4 May 2026 6-12 months
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
DERBYSHIRE DALES DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3NN
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)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Further Information

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