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Audit Services for Housing Benefit Claim 2025-28

THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE

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04 Dec 2025 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process organized by The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe, located at Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, United Kingdom, involved the provision of auditing services specifically for the Council's Housing Benefit claim from 2025 to 2028. This process was carried out under the procurement method "direct" and was below the threshold, thus conducted without competition. It falls within the 'services' industry category, specifically classified under CPV code 79212000 for auditing services. The contract was awarded to GRANT THORNTON UK LLP, a large-scale supplier, effective from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, with the contract value being £150,000 net of taxes.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specializing in auditing services, particularly large firms capable of handling complex governmental audits. It presents a chance for established auditing firms to enhance their portfolios and gain public sector experience. Companies that can operate efficiently in the UK, especially those familiar with government standards and procedures regarding Housing Benefit claims, are well-suited to be competitive in similar tenders. This contract reinforces GRANT THORNTON UK LLP's position in the market, showcasing how established entities could benefit from strengthening ties with public authorities through direct procurement exercises.

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Notice Title

Audit Services for Housing Benefit Claim 2025-28

Notice Description

Auditing services for the Council's Housing Benefit claim.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eed3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079767-2025
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

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