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ENGAGEMENT OF REPORTING ACCOUNTANT FOR HOUSING BENEFIT (SUBSIDY) ASSURANCE PROCESS

HARROGATE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jul 2020 at 13:06

Award Notice
Tender

18 Feb 2020 at 10:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Harrogate Borough Council is seeking a reporting accountant for the "Engagement of Reporting Accountant for Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process." This contract involves auditing the subsidy claim for Housing Benefit for the 2019/2020 financial year, with a potential 12-month extension for 2020/2021. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract value set at £64,000, and it was published on 18 February 2020. The tender period concluded on 3 March 2020, and the contract period is from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021. The designated delivery location is in Yorkshire and the Humber, UK, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the accounting and auditing sector, particularly those with experience in public sector audits and a strong understanding of Housing Benefit subsidy processes. Businesses equipped to deliver auditing services and comply with the Housing Benefit (subsidy) Assurance Process requirements would find this contract highly relevant. Engaging with local government procurement can help expand a company's portfolio and establish lasting relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ENGAGEMENT OF REPORTING ACCOUNTANT FOR HOUSING BENEFIT (SUBSIDY) ASSURANCE PROCESS

Notice Description

Harrogate Borough Council is required to procure a reporting accountant to undertake an audit of the subsidy claim made to the Department of Work & Pensions (DWP) for Housing Benefit granted. This contract is for a reporting accountant to perform the audit in accordance with the Housing Benefit (subsidy) Assurance Process (HBAP) modules for our subsidy claim for 2019/2020 with an option for a further 12 month extension to cover the requirements of the HBAP modules for the subsidy claim for the 2020/2021 financial year. See www.yortender.co.uk for details

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fbd39d9a-3255-4ed6-bb37-5ca4d709b6fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ae39219-5a86-47f0-8d82-c11ee393b0ca
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 months
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
HARROGATE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARROGATE
Postcode
HG1 2AE
Post Town
Harrogate
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Coppice Valley & Duchy
Westminster Constituency
Harrogate and Knaresborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

Further Information

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