Award

Provision of Housing Benefit Subsidy Assurance External Accountant (ESPO Framework)

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

17 Feb 2021 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a contractor for the "Provision of Housing Benefit Subsidy Assurance External Accountant" under the ESPO Framework, with a focus on accounting and auditing services. This procurement process is now at the Award stage, having completed the tender period that ended on 9th October 2020. The awarded contract, valued at £70,000, has a duration from 1st May 2021 to 30th April 2023, situated in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in accounting and auditing services to expand their business. Given the specific requirements of the Housing Benefit Assurance Process, businesses that have prior experience in public sector auditing and compliance services will be particularly well-suited to compete. With a focus on quality assurance in local government financial processes, successful bidders can enhance their portfolio and establish valuable relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Housing Benefit Subsidy Assurance External Accountant (ESPO Framework)

Notice Description

Housing Benefit Assurance Process-Lot 2b Audit Services as per DWP

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7dfb452b-4997-4824-bf63-ea2c5f9ba109
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f46bf005-beef-43fc-b001-e8bf5491dec3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2023 1-2 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
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Charlotte Watson
Contact Email
charlottewatson@barnsley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1226787533

Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY
Postcode
S70 2DR
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANTH THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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