Tender

GB-Chelmsford: Housing Benefefit Subsidy Claim Certification

CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL

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07 Jan 2021 at 09:10

Tender Notice
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07 Jan 2021 at 08:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Chelmsford City Council is currently engaged in a tender for the "Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim Certification", falling under the accounting, auditing, and fiscal services industry category. This open procurement process is set to end on 29 January 2021, with the contracted period anticipated to commence from 1 March 2021 and extend until 31 August 2023. The estimated contract value ranges between £50,000 to £100,000, and the opportunity is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. Interested parties must comply with the selection criteria as outlined in the tender documents.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts, particularly in the areas of auditing and compliance. Companies with expertise in housing benefit accounting and assurance procedures may find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities, thereby driving growth through participation in local government initiatives. The council encourages SMEs to submit their proposals based on the defined selection criteria, fostering a competitive environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Chelmsford: Housing Benefefit Subsidy Claim Certification

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 07 January 2021 for the following reason: Amended contract value.(Appointment of approved public Auditors, to undertake the Council's annual Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim Certification for the three years in accordance with the Housing Benefit Assurance Procedure (HBAP) laid down by DWP (Dept for Work & Pensions).) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a2c44e60-da8a-4334-a091-388443f2da9a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68d5200c-c3a0-4056-bc7c-2fd5e8bcd8b4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Selina Muir
Contact Email
procurement@chelmsford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01245606606

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1JE
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Marconi
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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