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Agreed Upon Procedure Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim 2022-2027

WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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25 Jul 2023 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Wirral Borough Council has completed the tender process and awarded the contract for the provision of audit work under 'Agreed Upon Procedures' for Housing Benefit Subsidy claims. The contract, titled "Agreed Upon Procedure Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim 2022-2027," is valued at £198,750 GBP. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a tender period ending on May 30, 2023. The contract is for a five-year period from June 30, 2023, to March 31, 2028. Grant Thornton UK LLP has been selected as the supplier for this contract.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the auditing services sector to engage with Wirral Borough Council. Suitable businesses with expertise in audit services and a track record of delivering 'Agreed Upon Procedure' work in a public sector context are well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this tender, businesses can establish long-term partnerships with the council and contribute to ensuring the accuracy and compliance of Housing Benefit Subsidy claims over the specified contract period.

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Notice Title

Agreed Upon Procedure Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim 2022-2027

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of audit work under 'Agreed Upon Procedures' for Housing Benefit Subsidy claims, for five years from 2023/24 to 2027/28. The Council recognises Agreed Upon Procedure work does not constitute an audit and or a review conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing or review standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bf7f778-faab-425a-852b-efbfa20299aa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£198,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£198,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 4-5 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
WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@wirral.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WALLASEY
Postcode
CH44 8ED
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Seacombe
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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