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Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process 2024/25

WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL

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09 Sep 2025 at 06:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process 2024/25" was conducted by Worcester City Council, located in Worcester, United Kingdom. This process falls under the services category, specifically auditing services, and pertains to the statutory external auditing of the Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim. The procurement was completed without competition, as it was below the threshold. The project has been awarded to AZETS AUDIT SERVICES LIMITED, a large supplier based in London. The contract was signed on 8th August 2025 and is active until 30th November 2025, covering a timeframe crucial for financial audits. Despite being a below-threshold procurement, it adheres to the legal framework stipulated by UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the auditing and financial services sector, particularly those capable of delivering statutory auditing services. Large-scale businesses with a focus on public sector compliance and auditing standards would find this engagement beneficial, showcasing the potential to strengthen sector-specific expertise and expand clientele within the public authority landscape. Taking part in such contracts could enhance reputation and open doors to further public sector opportunities that require rigorous financial and statutory auditing capabilities.

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Notice Title

Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process 2024/25

Notice Description

Statutory external auditing of the Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05963e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054837-2025
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

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR1 2EY
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AZETS AUDIT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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