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PB2022-00712 - Auditing of Housing Benefit

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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13 May 2022 at 10:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "PB2022-00712 - Auditing of Housing Benefit" was undertaken by Darlington Borough Council, focusing on the provision of auditing services within the public sector. The procurement method was a direct award with a contract value of £42,000. The contract was initiated on April 1, 2020, with an end date of March 31, 2024. The geographical focus of this contract is England, with an emphasis on a complete tender stage for the service rendered by Ernst & Young LLP, which was officially awarded on March 28, 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those with a strong background in public sector contracts. Organisations that offer compliance and financial auditing services may find this a suitable venture, especially those that can demonstrate expertise in managing subsidy grant returns. The established relationship between Darlington Borough Council and Ernst & Young LLP suggests a competitive market for similar services and potential opportunities for growth in providing audit services to local authorities and public sector bodies in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PB2022-00712 - Auditing of Housing Benefit

Notice Description

Auditing of Housing Benefit Subsidy Grant return by Ernst & Young

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-20825f28-8259-40f4-9f5c-700a8ddff655
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f13c38e4-b113-4a69-857f-f388c5429395
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
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

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 4-5 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
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
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
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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