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CBC - Mini Comp ESPO 664_25 Lot 2c - Housing Subsidy Benefit Audit Services - AWARD

CRAWLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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14 Apr 2026 at 15:33

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Summary of the contracting process

Crawley Borough Council has completed the award stage for the procurement of Housing Subsidy Benefit Audit Services. The contract, valued at £194,500, was awarded to Grant Thornton UK LLP. The procurement falls under the services category and uses CPV classification 79212000 for auditing services. The contract's delivery is expected to commence on 1 January 2026, lasting until 31 March 2028, with potential extensions till 2030. This tender was part of a mini competition under Lot 2c of ESPO Framework 664_25 and involved a comprehensive specification geared towards high standards and cost-effectiveness in service delivery. The contract will be delivered across locations including the United Kingdom and the Channel Islands.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for large enterprises specialising in auditing services to gain a foothold in the public sector with Crawley Borough Council as a strategic client. The contract promises business growth through service improvements and value for money efficiency, making it particularly suitable for firms like Grant Thornton UK LLP, which are equipped to handle substantial auditing service needs. While SMEs and VCSEs are not considered suitable, other large auditing firms could find similar opportunities by proving their capability to deliver quality and cost-effective audit services aligned with the council's expectations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC - Mini Comp ESPO 664_25 Lot 2c - Housing Subsidy Benefit Audit Services - AWARD

Notice Description

Crawley Borough Council ("the Council") invites tenders for the provision of Housing Subsidy Benefit Audit services. The Commencement Date for the delivery of the services is scheduled to be on Thursday 01 January 2026 at 00:00 hours. The Contract will be awarded for a period of two years and three months until Friday 31 March 2028 with two options to extend for a further one year period each subject to performance and the absolute discretion of the Council (with the maximum possible contract duration lasting until Sunday 31 March 2030). The Council is procuring this Contract following a mini competition tender process using Lot 2c External Audit Services of Framework ESPO 664_25, and will be awarding one Contract for the provision of all services detailed within the Specification. The Council is seeking to Contract with an organisation that will manage the Services to the highest levels of satisfaction, professional standards and cost effectiveness. The Contractor will be expected to deliver improvements to service delivery and value for money over the life of the Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48b389f6-115f-44b8-850b-c440b582be79
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£194,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 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
CRAWLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST SUSSEX
Postcode
RH10 1UZ
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Crawley
Electoral Ward
Three Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Crawley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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