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BDC Testing and completion of the Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP)

BROMSGROVE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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01 Jul 2026 at 10:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The Bromsgrove District Council, acting as the buying organisation, has completed a public procurement process titled "BDC Testing and completion of the Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP)", within the category of accounting, auditing, and fiscal services. This direct award procurement was carried out to ensure the completion of the HBAP, with a total contract value of £31,730. The contract period is set from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2026, servicing locations in England. The award was made to Grant Thornton UK LLP, a large supplier, on 30th October 2025, and was recently published on 1st July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the accounting and auditing sector, especially those capable of providing specialized fiscal services. It highlights the opportunity for growth for both SMEs and VCSEs, encouraging diverse business participation. Companies with expertise in housing benefit assurance processes and presence within the UK, particularly in England, would be well-positioned to engage in similar future contracts. The direct procurement method favours providers who can quickly demonstrate capacity to deliver specific auditing tasks efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BDC Testing and completion of the Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP)

Notice Description

BDC Testing and completion of the Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3325c3b2-bb27-4988-bedf-0c51ca447a8b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e052c4e-261e-4637-8574-0e67d9a6a893
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
SME, VCSE
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,730 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,730 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 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
BROMSGROVE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
REDDITCH
Postcode
B98 8AH
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
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
Redditch
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Redditch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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