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External Audit Services for the Housing Benefit Subsidy annual audit

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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15 Apr 2026 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council has awarded a contract for External Audit Services related to the Housing Benefit Subsidy annual audit. The procurement process, classified under public authority - sub-central government, involved direct procurement below the threshold without competition. The services pertain to auditing, with the contract valued at £178,200 excluding VAT, and commenced on 2nd March 2026, expected to conclude on 30th November 2027. Located in the UK, specifically East Suffolk, this procurement falls into the services industry category and has been completed, with KPMG LLP as the supplier.

This tender represents substantial opportunity for growth, particularly for audit and consultancy firms focusing on public sector compliance. The contract, valued at over £213,000 inclusive of VAT, offers engagements for multiple financial years of audit services, securing steady work for the selected supplier. Businesses with strong expertise in audit services, particularly those familiar with public sector requirements and regulations, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurements facilitated by local councils such as East Suffolk Council. The direct procurement method suggests a potential for future contract renewals or extensions without competitive tendering.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services for the Housing Benefit Subsidy annual audit

Notice Description

Engagement to perform the required annual audit of the HB Subsidy yearly claim. To complete audits for the financial years 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26 and 2026-27.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068304
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034207-2026
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
SME

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
£178,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

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