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External Auditor for Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim Certification Work

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Feb 2021 at 15:41

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Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has successfully completed a tender process for the "External Auditor for Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim Certification Work". This contract, classified under business services and valued at £39,900, is situated in the North East of England. The tender period concluded on 22 January 2021, and the contract commenced on 1 December 2021, running through to 30 November 2023. The procurement method was not applicable, indicating a straightforward tendering approach, and the contracting authority is based at County Hall, Durham.

This opportunity may present significant growth potential for businesses specialising in auditing and financial consulting services. Companies with a focus on providing external audit services, particularly those with experience in housing benefit subsidy claims, would be well-positioned to engage in future contracts of a similar nature. The involvement of established firms like Mazars LLP highlights the competitive landscape, which incentivises new entrants as well as current players to enhance their offerings in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Auditor for Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim Certification Work

Notice Description

External Auditor

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a79a7e95-ff89-4677-90a9-6f8bbc49572b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f17629bc-c2af-4869-a8c6-bf4397767284
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2023 1-2 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAZARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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