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RBC Testing and completion of the Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP) Via ESPO 664_25

REDDITCH BOROUGH COUNCILS

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01 Jul 2026 at 10:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "RBC Testing and completion of the Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP) Via ESPO 664_25" was managed by Redditch Borough Councils, located in Redditch, England. This contract, specifically in the accounting, auditing, and fiscal services category, was awarded to Grant Thornton UK LLP. The direct award procurement method was employed, streamlining the application process. This contract, valued at £36,480, commenced on 1st November 2025 and will conclude on 31st October 2026. The procurement stage was completed with the award active on 31st October 2025. The initiative is tailored to suit SMEs, highlighting a focused initiative towards engaging local businesses.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of accounting and auditing services to engage with local government projects. The process benefited small and medium enterprises (SMEs), demonstrating a favourable environment for similar-sized businesses to consider comparable opportunities in public procurement. Due to the nature of a direct award, it favours businesses that can establish direct relations with government entities such as Redditch Borough Councils. Businesses specialising in governmental assurance processes and with capability to deliver within the UK would find themselves well-suited for similar contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBC Testing and completion of the Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP) Via ESPO 664_25

Notice Description

RBC Testing and completion of the Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP) Via ESPO 664_25

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78aefa6c-57bd-4983-8944-fba852296c02
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9027bf79-f7ae-49cb-8ee9-66c5dd5cd257
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£36,480 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,480 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
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
REDDITCH BOROUGH COUNCILS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REDDITCH
Postcode
B98 8AH
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
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
Redditch
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Redditch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

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