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Right-to-Buy Pooling Return Audits

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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01 Aug 2025 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has engaged in a procurement process titled "Right-to-Buy Pooling Return Audits," which focuses on auditing services within the CPV category 79212000. The procurement method employed was a limited competitive quotation, specifically designed for below threshold amounts. The contract period commenced on 1st June 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st May 2029, with the award finalised on 27th November 2024. The procurement, associated with auditing services, is in the Award stage, and the value of the contract awarded to BDO LLP is £29,325. The primary location for service delivery is Northampton, England, with the postal code NN11ED. While the tender status is marked complete, the nature of the opportunity categorised under services highlights its significance in maintaining compliance and financial accountability regarding right-to-buy receipts.

This contracting opportunity is conducive for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those capable of fulfilling government requirements for pooling return audits. The tender supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering a growth avenue for such entities by enabling them to contribute their expertise to government operations. With a specific focus on the audit of right-to-buy receipts, auditors with proficiency in public sector financial scrutiny would find this contract particularly advantageous. The multi-year contract duration further underscores the potential for long-term business growth and increased stability, presenting a tenable opportunity for firms positioned within this essential industry niche.

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Notice Title

Right-to-Buy Pooling Return Audits

Notice Description

Each year, we are required to complete a pooling return for government. This relates to the pooling of right to buy receipts, and how much of the receipts we have used, and what for. As part of this process, government require our returns to be audited. Which is what this is for.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-41ab2a0c-20c2-45b7-b720-938db086671d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/812a7f83-020b-4814-816b-7c3f9a2d5cd7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£29,325 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,325 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2029 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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