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Housing Benefit Subsidy Claims Auditor

BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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24 Aug 2023 at 10:50

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council has awarded a contract for Financial Auditing Services for the Housing Benefit Subsidy Claims Auditor. The contract is worth £84,000 and will run from 1st March 2024 to 28th February 2025, with a possible 12-month extension. The procurement stage was an award, and the tender period ended on 9th June 2023. The location of delivery is in the South West region, United Kingdom, falling under the main procurement category of services.

This tender presents a business opportunity for financial auditing service providers seeking contracts in the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete. Businesses operating in the financial auditing services sector, especially those with experience in housing benefit subsidy claims certification, are well-suited to participate in this tender process. The Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council is the buying organisation, actively seeking qualified suppliers for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Housing Benefit Subsidy Claims Auditor

Notice Description

The Council is required to appoint a reporting accountant (external auditor) to certify its annual housing benefit subsidy grant claim for the 2023/24 Financial Year to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The Reporting Accountant is required to perform the Specific Test Requirements in accordance with the scope of work set out in DWPs HBAP reporting framework instruction (Module 1 FYE March 2022: Appendix 2 The standardised engagement terms - Section 3). On completion of these Specific Test Requirements, Reporting Accountants should report their findings to DWP. The contract is due to being 01/03/2024 and end on 28/02/2025 with the option to extend for a further 12 months. Additional information: This contract was awarded following a competition via direct invite for all suppliers authorised to provide the services by the DWP.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67ef208d-2d5f-47fa-b392-79a752ba08d8
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 6-12 months
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
BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASM (B

Further Information

Notice Documents

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