Housing Benefit Subsidy Claims Auditor

BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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Award

24 Jun 2026 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Housing Benefit Subsidy Claims Auditor" has been conducted by Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council, located in Bournemouth, England. This contract involves providing accounting, auditing, and fiscal services, classified under CPV code 79200000. The procurement was carried out using a selective, restricted procedure, and has reached the award stage as of 24th June 2026. The contract, valued at £250,000, has been awarded to Azets Audit Services Limited and will run from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2031. The procurement method supports the participation of SMEs, although it is not specifically targeted at VCSEs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the accounting and auditing sector, particularly those that can offer comprehensive fiscal services. Companies that provide auditing solutions and have the capacity to handle government contracts would find this procurement particularly beneficial. The selective nature of the process suggests that companies with a proven track record and relevant expertise are likely best positioned to compete in such tenders, with a focus on sustaining high standards and reliability in their service provision.

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Notice Title

Housing Benefit Subsidy Claims Auditor

Notice Description

Housing Benefit Subsidy Claims Auditor

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-413c73a2-33bd-4ea4-bbae-f863c27ed4fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce158309-a0e1-426e-8899-d96408731ad2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2031 Over 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
BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
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
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AZETS AUDIT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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