Award

Auditors for the Housing Benefit Subsidy claim

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN

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Award

21 May 2026 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

Blackburn with Darwen has successfully completed the procurement process for securing auditors to oversee the Housing Benefit Subsidy claim. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically auditing services, and was conducted using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The awarded contract, valued at £27,500 with a gross amount of £33,000, was signed on 20th May 2026 and spans from 1st June 2026 to 30th September 2026. The primary location for service delivery is Blackburn, UKD41 region in the United Kingdom. This process is in the 'Award' stage and the buying organisation, Blackburn with Darwen, acts as a public authority in the sub-central government sector.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in auditing services, particularly those capable of servicing public sector needs like the Housing Benefit Subsidy claim. Large-scale auditing firms, such as the awarded supplier Grant Thornton UK LLP, are well-suited to compete in this space, especially given the nature of the direct award method employed. Businesses that can offer efficient, reliable auditing solutions without the need for a competitive bidding process might find similar opportunities in the public sector, helping to enhance their service portfolios and establish a foothold in government contracts within the UK.

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Notice Title

Auditors for the Housing Benefit Subsidy claim

Notice Description

Contract for Auditors for the Housing Benefit Subsidy claim

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046850-2026
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
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
£27,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 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
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

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