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Provision of Auditor Services for Future Certification of the Housing Benefit Claim

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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23 Sep 2025 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by Birmingham City Council involves the provision of auditor services for future certification of the Housing Benefit Claim. This contract, valued at £90,000, is categorised under financial auditing services and follows a selective procurement method through the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation Consultancy Services Framework. The process is currently in the award stage, with KPMG LLP identified as the supplier. Though the tender period ended on 3rd March 2025, the contracted services are slated to begin on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2028. The delivery location specified is Birmingham, with the postal code B1 1BB, highlighting a focused regional scope.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in financial auditing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises particularly stand to benefit, given the suitability criteria outlined. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to align with a prominent local government authority, enhancing their portfolio and opening doors to further public sector opportunities. Companies like KPMG LLP, with a capacity in large-scale financial services, demonstrate the potential for growth and establishment of credibility in the public sector through engagements such as these.

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Notice Title

Provision of Auditor Services for Future Certification of the Housing Benefit Claim

Notice Description

Provision of Auditor Services for Future Certification of the Housing Benefit Claim contract awarded under the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) Consultancy Services Framework 664_21 Consultancy Services, Lot 2f-Revenue and Benefits and the Housing Benefit and Subsidy Performance Manager

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51cbffdc-b8a6-4478-b1bc-7877e5463099
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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