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GB-Benfleet: External Audit of Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim

CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Feb 2018 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

Castle Point Borough Council is seeking a contractor for the "External Audit of Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim," with a total contract value of £44,000. This procurement falls under the auditing services category and is being conducted through an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 20th February 2018, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2018 and running until 31st March 2022. The delivery of services is expected to occur in Benfleet, East of England.

This contract offers potential opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and large businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those familiar with public sector requirements. The winning supplier, BDO LLP, will be responsible for the audit and certification of the Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim, creating a need for service providers capable of meeting stringent public sector standards and regulations. Companies focusing on public auditing and accountancy services can position themselves strategically to engage in future similar contracts.

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Notice Title

GB-Benfleet: External Audit of Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim

Notice Description

Castle Point Borough Council is seeking to enter into a contract for the provision of External Audit and Certification of the Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5ce8166-b894-411f-9b29-22fa481e7ea8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5957be7c-812a-45a0-a9c0-4dc26c6778b4
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
VCSE
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
£44,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 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
CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dominic Warren
Contact Email
procurement@braintree.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01376551414

Buyer Location

Locality
BENFLEET
Postcode
SS7 1TF
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Castle Point
Electoral Ward
Thundersley South
Westminster Constituency
Castle Point

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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