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Housing Benefit Subsidy Audit (HBAP)

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF WINDSOR AND MAIDENHEAD COUNCIL

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12 Aug 2025 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Council has completed the award stage of their procurement process for the Housing Benefit Subsidy Audit (HBAP). This contract, valued at £205,600, falls under the auditing services category (CPV 79212000) and covers the South East region of England. The project commenced on 1st July 2025 and will run until 30th June 2030. The procurement was carried out through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement using ESPO Framework Reference 664-21 Consultancy Services. The award was made to GRANT THORNTON LIMITED, a large-scale organisation, on 30th June 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those with expertise in working with public sector clients and experience with frameworks like ESPO. Although the awarded supplier is a large-sized company, medium to large enterprises in the consultancy and auditing sectors may find similar opportunities for growth through similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts not only aids in building government partnerships but also enhances a company's portfolio with significant public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Housing Benefit Subsidy Audit (HBAP)

Notice Description

The awarded Service Provider is commissioned to perform the necessary Housing Benefit subsidy auditing in accordance with all the current Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) guidance and modules. This has been awarded via ESPO Framework Reference664-21 Consultancy Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8094ba23-3046-4a1a-9f83-14fd5a71a87b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30b4c02d-a40d-4171-835c-cd0957153852
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£205,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£205,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2030 Over 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
THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF WINDSOR AND MAIDENHEAD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDENHEAD
Postcode
SL6 1RF
Post Town
Slough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Maidenhead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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