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Housing Benefit Assurance Process

CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL

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09 Mar 2026 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Housing Benefit Assurance Process" was conducted by Chelmsford City Council, with the purpose of securing a provider to perform the council's housing benefit assurance for the next four years. This contract, valued at £200,000, falls under the financial and insurance services category and is based in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement process involved an award via mini-competition using Lot 2 of the CCS RM6310 framework and is currently at the award stage. The contract period is set to commence on 5th January 2026 and run until 4th March 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial services, particularly those experienced in assurance processes. The procurement is accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), encouraging competitive participation from capable firms within the sector. With Grant Thornton UK LLP currently awarded as the supplier, businesses can anticipate demands for high-quality service delivery and management, positioning themselves favourably to respond to similar future tenders or nurture potential collaborations with longstanding councils seeking reliable service providers.

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Notice Title

Housing Benefit Assurance Process

Notice Description

A provider to carry out the Councils housing Benefit assurance process covering a period of 4 years. This includes the financial years of: 2024/25, 2025/26, 2026/27 and 2027/28. Award via mini-competition using Lot 2 of the CCS RM6310 framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d96d7eb3-9d77-4370-a9a9-485cb0d019a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/139a7bfa-d2d8-402b-8492-56c1618ab48d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Mar 2030 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
CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1JE
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Marconi
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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