Award

Provision of Reporting Accountant : Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process (HBAP)

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Dec 2024 at 21:49

Award Notice
Tender

04 Apr 2024 at 09:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Reporting Accountant : Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process (HBAP)" with a contract awarded to Grant Thornton UK LLP. This contract involves ensuring the accuracy of Housing Benefit subsidy claims from 31 March 2024 to 31 March 2026, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The procurement falls under the category of "Accounting, auditing and fiscal services" and employs an open procedure. Originally published on 4 April 2024, the tender had a deadline of 6 May 2024, and the contract commenced on 26 November 2024, running until 25 November 2029. The total contract value is £400,000, and the project will be implemented in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in accounting and auditing services. It is particularly well-suited for SMEs that can offer professional expertise in ensuring compliance with the Department for Work and Pensions' requirements. The open procedure offers a fair and transparent competitive environment, creating growth prospects for businesses looking to expand their governmental service portfolios. Companies that can demonstrate robust accounting capabilities and experience with public sector contracts will find this procurement particularly beneficial for building long-term client relationships and expanding their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Reporting Accountant : Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process (HBAP)

Notice Description

Assurance work to be carried out by an appointed Reporting Accountant, in relation to Housing Benefit, as required by Department for Work and Pensions The requirement is for Cumberland Council for the years ending 31 March 2024, 31 March 2025 and 31 March 2026 with option to extend up to a maximum of an additional 2 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a0d0af5-e99b-40c8-bbe9-06b65f262fde
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2024 - 25 Nov 2029 Over 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
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Emma Jane Gordon
Contact Email
emmajane.gordon@cumberland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7554407945

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
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
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

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