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GB-Telford: Housing Benefit Subsidy Audit

TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL

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05 May 2023 at 16:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The Telford and Wrekin Council has completed the procurement process for the "Housing Benefit Subsidy Audit" contract valued at £65,000. The audit services procurement involved an open procedure, with the tender period closing on February 2, 2023. The contract period for the audit services will run from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2029. The audit will be conducted in the West Midlands region, United Kingdom, falling under the CPV classification for Auditing services.

This opportunity to conduct the Housing Benefit Subsidy Audit presents a chance for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in auditing and accounting services to flourish. Businesses in the auditing sector, particularly those with experience in statutory audit services, are well-suited to engage with Telford and Wrekin Council for this contract. The council, acting as the buying organisation, aims to engage external auditors to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of its Housing Benefit Subsidy claim auditing process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Telford: Housing Benefit Subsidy Audit

Notice Description

The Council requires new appointed External Auditors to audit its Housing Benefit Subsidy claim commencing with the audit for the financial year 2023/2024. 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
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb6b54d4-4c8b-41e6-9da3-fd9974cfc337
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

79212000 - Auditing services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 5 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
TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD
Postcode
TF3 4JA
Post Town
Telford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Westminster Constituency
Telford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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