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KPMG External Auditor - Benefits

GOSPORT BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Jun 2025 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "KPMG External Auditor - Benefits" was initiated by Gosport Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Gosport, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of business services, specifically related to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The process reached the Award stage on 12th June 2025. The procurement method was direct, below threshold, and executed without competition, leading to KPMG LLP being awarded the contract. This contract, active from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2026, aims to fulfil the annual Housing Benefit Subsidy Audit as required by the Department for Work & Pensions, with an estimated value of £40,000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for firms specialising in business services, particularly those with expertise in financial auditing and consultancy. Given its scope, this contract is particularly well-suited to large-scale providers who can offer comprehensive services, as evidenced by the choice of KPMG LLP as the supplier. Service providers capable of delivering business services across multiple regions in the United Kingdom can benefit from similar opportunities, aiding in the expansion of their service footprint in the public sector and strengthening their portfolio in the financial auditing domain.

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Notice Title

KPMG External Auditor - Benefits

Notice Description

Reporting Accountant approved by the Department for Work & Pensions to undertake the annual Housing Benefit Subsidy Audit. The audit is a requirement stipulated by the DWP. Gosport HBAP for 3 years - proposed fees for initial testing and any additional CAKE/40+ Testing. 24/25 25/26 26/27

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0547de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032015-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOSPORT BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@gosport.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GOSPORT
Postcode
PO12 1EB
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gosport
Electoral Ward
Harbourside & Town
Westminster Constituency
Gosport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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