Planning

Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim Certification

CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

18 Dec 2020 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Chelmsford City Council is initiating a tender for the "Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim Certification" which involves the appointment of approved public auditors for the council's annual Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim Certification over three years, adhering to the Housing Benefit Assurance Procedure as established by the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP). This planned procurement has a total budget of £45,000 and will run from 19 February 2021 to 19 February 2024. The procurement process is classified under accounting and auditing services, and the deadline for expressing interest is 18 December 2020, with the procurement method being a limited competitive quotation below the threshold.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing and accounting services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can provide expertise in public sector auditing and adhere to the standards set by DWP would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this tender can assist businesses in expanding their public sector portfolio and enhancing their reputation in the local government sector.

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Notice Title

Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim Certification

Notice Description

Appointment of approved public Auditors, to undertake the Council's annual Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim Certification for the three years in accordance with the Housing Benefit Assurance Procedure (HBAP) laid down by DWP (Dept for Work & Pensions). Additional information: Please access the link to register your interest in this opportunity https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/business/procurement/business-opportunities-with-us/housing-benefit-subsidy-claim-certification/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/392f9079-d08c-41d0-9948-71683b52f8a8
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
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
18 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Dec 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Feb 2021 - 19 Feb 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1JE
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Marconi
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

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