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Reporting Accountant Services for Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process (HBAP)

COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL

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23 Feb 2018 at 10:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Reporting Accountant Services for Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process (HBAP) was initiated by Copeland Borough Council. The contract, valued at £45,000, falls under the accounting and auditing services category and is located in the North West of England. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with a tender period that ended on 20 February 2018. The contract commenced on 1 March 2018 and will run for an initial three-year term, ending on 28 February 2021, with the possibility of a two-year extension subject to performance. The awarded contract has been successfully allocated to Grant Thornton UK LLP as of 23 February 2018.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the accounting and auditing sector. Smaller enterprises and SMEs specializing in financial services may find this procurement particularly accessible, given the council's inclination to engage diverse suppliers. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in housing benefit auditing and compliance will be well-positioned to compete for future contracts of similar nature, contributing to their expansion in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reporting Accountant Services for Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process (HBAP)

Notice Description

Copeland Borough Council have appointed Grant Thornton UK LLP as reporting accountant to provide the Council with a report on the completion of the Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process (HBAP) in connection with Housing Benefit Subsidy claim form MPF720A for the year ending 31 March 2019 and subsequent years. The contract is for an initial period of 3 years commencing 1 March 2018 (for the year ending 31 March 2019) with an option for the Council to extend this for a further 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9efa6a44-2209-4d44-bd7b-de00ba47ac71
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2021 3-4 years
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
COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Leanne Birkett
Contact Email
leanne.birkett@copeland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1946598526

Buyer Location

Locality
WHITEHAVEN
Postcode
CA28 7SJ
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Kells and Sandwith
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

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