Tender

Reporting Accountant Services for Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process (HBAP)

COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Feb 2018 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

Copeland Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process seeking reporting accountant services for the Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process (HBAP). The contract is set to commence on 1 March 2018 and will span an initial period of three years, with a possibility of extension for a further two years. The total value of the contract is £45,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and businesses interested in submitting their tenders must do so by 20 February 2018. The services are required to support an important aspect of local government financial processes within the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in accounting and auditing services. Businesses equipped to provide thorough financial reporting and assurance processes would be particularly well-suited for this contract. Participation in this procurement could not only enhance service visibility but also forge a significant partnership with a local authority, potentially leading to future opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Reporting Accountant Services for Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process (HBAP)

Notice Description

Copeland Borough Council is seeking to appoint a reporting accountant to provide the Council with a report on the completion of the Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process (HBAP) in connection with Housing Benefit Subsidy claim form MPF720A for the year ending 31 March 2019 and subsequent years. The contract is for an initial period of 3 years commencing 1 March 2018 (for the year ending 31 March 2019) with an option for the Council to extend this for a further 24 months subject to satisfactory performance. To meet the timetable for notifying DWP of the appointment of a reporting accountant all appointments will be confirmed prior to 1 March 2018.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5517f152-4b72-4961-a093-a71335489088
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/caced762-54bf-492c-832f-cf17bcd28634
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WHITEHAVEN
Postcode
CA28 7SJ
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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Kells and Sandwith
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

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