Award

Assurance of Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Aug 2024 at 11:31

Award Notice
Tender

21 Nov 2023 at 11:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council has concluded an open procurement process titled "Assurance of Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim," classified under the industry of accounting and auditing services, with a CPV code of 79210000. This tender encompassed additional classifications including auditing services and statutory audit services. The procurement, which is specifically open to suppliers authorised by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), was finalized on 8th January 2024. The contract period spans from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2027, with the project focused in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The total tender amount was valued at £150,000 GBP, and the awarded contract was announced on 16th April 2024, with BDO LLP being the successful supplier.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the accounting and auditing industry, particularly those already authorised by the DWP. The awarded contract for the assurance of Housing Benefit Subsidy Claims is critical for maintaining compliance and financial accuracy, thus requiring specialized expertise. Large-scale audit firms and accounting consultancies, particularly those accustomed to working with public sector financial audits and subsidies, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurements. Engaging in this tendering process could significantly enhance a firm's portfolio and credibility within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Assurance of Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim

Notice Description

Only open to those suppliers who are authorised by DWP to carry out the audit of Housing Benefit Subsidy Claims. Wokingham Borough Council are inviting tenders for the provision of commissioning qualified auditors/accountants to undertake the assurance of the Housing Benefit Subsidy claim for 24/25, 25/26 plus potential extension for 26/27 under a tripartite agreement with WBC and the Department for Works & Pensions (DWP).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95bd020d-c2ee-442c-ba22-f33fb32abae6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 30 Apr 2027 2-3 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
WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Areej Shabaa
Contact Email
areej.shabaa@wokingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7871735971

Buyer Location

Locality
WOKINGHAM
Postcode
RG40 1BN
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Emmbrook
Westminster Constituency
Wokingham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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