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ESPH TW Housing Subsidy Audit Service (ESPH503 JB) - AWARD

WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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23 Feb 2022 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

Wealden District Council is awarding a contract for the "ESPH TW Housing Subsidy Audit Service (ESPH503 JB)" valued at £480,000. This procurement falls under the category of accounting, auditing, and fiscal services, specifically focusing on auditing services. The contract will run from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2026, with the tender process having concluded on 19th January 2022. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, which allows for any interested party to submit a bid.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in housing benefit subsidy claims. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as they may find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. With the potential for further auditing engagements within the same sector, companies positioned to analyse subsidy loss areas could expand their service offerings and client base in the public sector.

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Notice Title

ESPH TW Housing Subsidy Audit Service (ESPH503 JB) - AWARD

Notice Description

Wealden District Council (lead), Rother District Council, Hastings Borough Council & Mid Sussex District Council are seeking the services of a consultant to carry out a review of high value Subsidy Loss areas, followed by subsequent initial testing of its Housing Benefit Subsidy claim.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3aa02cb1-045c-4512-b3d5-35f84ab02347
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/835fcd52-9fb2-4e08-a67f-d9f1fc403e11
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EAST SUSSEX
Postcode
BN27 2AX
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Wealden
Electoral Ward
Hailsham Central
Westminster Constituency
Sussex Weald

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRANCH AND LEE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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