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Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process 2024/25

MALVERN HILLS DISTRICT COUNCIL

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30 Sep 2025 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by Malvern Hills District Council involved the statutory external auditing of the Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim for the financial year 2024/25. The procurement was carried out under the title "Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process 2024/25" and falls within the services category, specifically auditing services. The procurement used a direct method, identified as "below threshold - without competition," and was completed as of 30th September 2025. The location for the service delivery is within the region designated UKG12, United Kingdom, with the contract awarded on 21st August 2025. The legal framework governing this procurement was UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities for large auditing firms to enhance their portfolios by participating in public sector projects. The contract, awarded to AZETS AUDIT SERVICES LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, demonstrates the potential for significant business growth in public sector auditing services. Companies specialising in auditing services, particularly those with a strong understanding of statutory audits and compliance within the public sector, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Engaging with such contracts can help businesses build credibility and expand their services on a national level within government frameworks.

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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-05a517
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060958-2025
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
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 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
MALVERN HILLS DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@malvernhills.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MALVERN
Postcode
WR14 3AF
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
Malvern Hills
Electoral Ward
Great Malvern
Westminster Constituency
West Worcestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AZETS AUDIT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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