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Housing Benefit Assurance Process Auditor Merton

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

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28 Jan 2025 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton has awarded a contract for the "Housing Benefit Assurance Process Auditor Merton" under the industry category of Auditing services (CPV: 79212000). The procurement process was a selective procedure, with the tender period closing on 13 June 2024. The awarded contract, valued at £253,200, will commence on 31 January 2025 and end on 31 January 2029. The services will be delivered across England in the United Kingdom. The contract has been awarded to BDO LLP, a large audit and accounting services firm based in London.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those familiar with the Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well suited to compete in such selective procurement processes, fostering business growth through long-term government contracts. Engaging in such projects can help businesses expand their footprint in the public sector while contributing to vital community services within the UK.

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Notice Title

Housing Benefit Assurance Process Auditor Merton

Notice Description

Reporting Accountant to perform an engagement in accordance with the Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process (HBAP) modules in connection with the LA's claim for subsidy on Form MPF720A

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80009076-2cd7-4a6c-ac90-f96e2d5a55b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc7aa6b8-651c-470f-b5e1-7ce973b13389
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£253,200 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£253,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
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
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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