Award

ESPH TW Housing Subsidy Audit Service (ESPH503 JB)

WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Feb 2022 at 11:16

Tender

08 Dec 2021 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Wealden District Council is seeking to procure the Housing Subsidy Audit Service (ESPH503 JB) as part of its commitment to auditing high-value subsidy loss areas. The procurement falls under the category of services, specifically accounting, auditing, and fiscal services, with a procurement method classified as open. As the lead authority, Wealden District Council is collaborating with Rother District Council and Hastings Borough Council for this process. The tender was initiated on 23rd February 2022, and the contract was awarded to Branch and Lee Consulting Ltd on 4th February 2022, with a total contract value of £480,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs and consultancy firms specialising in auditing and financial services. Businesses that excel in technical and quality criteria, as outlined in the tender documentation, will find this contract aligns with their capabilities. The consultancy will need to demonstrate expertise in subsidy reviews and the Housing Benefit Subsidy claims process, making this an ideal opportunity for firms with a track record in governmental or local authority audits.

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Notice Title

ESPH TW Housing Subsidy Audit Service (ESPH503 JB)

Notice Description

Wealden District Council (lead), Rother District Council, Hastings Borough Council and Mid Sussex District Council are seeking the services of a consultant to carry out a review of high value Subsidy Loss areas, followed by subsequent initial testing of its Housing Benefit Subsidy claim.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Full information can be found at http://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing

Renewal: One option to extend for 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02feb0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005050-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
esph@wealden.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HAILSHAM
Postcode
BN27 2AX
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ22 East Sussex CC

Local Authority
Rother
Electoral Ward
Bexhill Central
Westminster Constituency
Bexhill and Battle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRANCH AND LEE CONSULTING

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