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HB Subsidy Audit

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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20 Mar 2023 at 08:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Council has recently awarded a contract for auditing services entitled "HB Subsidy Audit". The procurement process was undertaken through an open procedure, with a contract value of £99,495. The audit aims to ensure compliance with the Department for Work and Pensions Housing Benefit Assurance Process, providing assurance on benefit claim decisions while maximising subsidy claims. The contract period is from March 1, 2023, to February 28, 2026, offering opportunities for auditors familiar with the Housing Benefit Scheme.

This tender by the Liverpool City Council opens doors for auditors registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales. The contract involves auditing Housing Benefit payments amounting to £200 million annually. Businesses with experience in auditing and compliance within the public sector are well-suited to compete. The contract commencement date is crucial, with deadlines for compliance audits specified by the DWP. The tender presents an opportunity to provide assurance and efficiency to the city council in benefit claim administration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HB Subsidy Audit

Notice Description

The Authority is looking to appoint an auditor registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW), to annually undertake the Housing Benefit Subsidy Audit using the DWP methodology. Background: The Benefits Service is responsible for the administration of PS200m of Housing Benefit payments every year. Legislation requires the Local Authority to undergo an annual Housing Benefit Subsidy Audit to provide assurance and accuracy of the Housing Benefit Scheme to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). These audits are carried out on behalf of the DWP by external auditors, which each Local Authority is required to procure. The Authority's aims and objectives are to: * appoint auditors who will ensure the Authority's compliance with the Department for Works and Pensions Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP) in accordance with the required timelines. * appoint registered auditors with experience within the context of the process. * provide assurance on the quality of decisions made in relation to the administration of benefit claims. * establish a contract providing efficiency opportunities as it provides assurance that the city council efficiently administers benefits by early identification and resolution of errors thereby maximising the subsidy claim.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-951130d5-a65c-43af-b377-f0de7acc516b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65585d02-f349-4d14-b6f3-8ba40ce8496a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£99,495 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,495 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2023 - 20 Mar 2023 30 days
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
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

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