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Reporting Accountant for the DWP Housing Benefit Return - AWARD

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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17 Apr 2023 at 12:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The Oxford City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a 'reporting accountant' service for the completion of the audit of the annual claim form to the Department for Work and Pensions for Housing Benefit expenditure. The tender, titled "Reporting Accountant for the DWP Housing Benefit Return", falls under the accounting, auditing, and fiscal services category. The procurement method used was an open procedure with a tender period ending on 6th December 2022. The contract period is from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2026, creating opportunities for businesses specialising in accounting services.

This tender from the Oxford City Council for accounting services offers growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in statutory auditing and accounting services. Businesses registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW) are well-suited to compete. The successful supplier, KPMG LLP, was awarded a contract worth £63,770, signifying the potential value available in this sector. Interested businesses should prepare to meet the statutory audit requirements set out by the council and the DWP for Housing Benefit expenditure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reporting Accountant for the DWP Housing Benefit Return - AWARD

Notice Description

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL In accordance with the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014, Oxford City Council is required to enlist their own Auditors to perform statutory duties for public sector accounting. These auditors have to be registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW). To provide a 'reporting accountant' facility to Oxford City Council Benefit Service for the completion of the audit of the annual claim form starting from 2022/2023 to the DWP for Housing Benefit expenditure. To issue a final assurance report (AUP) to the DWP and to deal with any subsequent issues arising following this submission until the settlement with the DWP has been agreed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dac97244-3e42-4398-ae33-8cdf429a3be1
Current Stage
Award
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,770 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 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
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1BX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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