--- title: "Housing Benefit Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-09f670b7-88e1-4553-ab29-5f749216ccbf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-09f670b7-88e1-4553-ab29-5f749216ccbf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-09f670b7-88e1-4553-ab29-5f749216ccbf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-09f670b7-88e1-4553-ab29-5f749216ccbf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-07-02" --- # Housing Benefit Audit Services Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09f670b7-88e1-4553-ab29-5f749216ccbf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-09f670b7-88e1-4553-ab29-5f749216ccbf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-09f670b7-88e1-4553-ab29-5f749216ccbf.json) ## Summary Derby City Council is seeking a service provider for the Housing Benefit Audit Services tender, classified under auditing services within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process follows an open method and is currently in the award stage, having begun on 1 July 2018 and concluding on 30 June 2020, with the possibility of a two-year extension based on satisfactory performance. The successful bid awarded to Ernst & Young LLP amounted to £134,400, with a contract initiation deadline for expressions of interest having passed on 31 May 2018 and returns due by 1 June 2018 at 14:00. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for auditing firms specifically focused on public sector contracts to extend their operations and increase their client base through government services. Smaller businesses may face challenges due to the contract size, but entities that are experienced in delivering compliance, risk management, and auditing services, particularly those familiar with government regulations, will find themselves well-suited to compete in future tenders similar to this one. ## Notice Derby City Council requires a service provider to audit the housing benefit subsidy claim to DWP requirements, to give the DWP assurance of a valid and true claim. The provider will conduct testing of all Housing Benefit Assurance Procedure (HBAP) aspects of the audit. Estimated PS28,000 annual cost, with some additional capacity for any retesting charges. The initial contract period is 24 months; the contract is estimated to commence 01/07/2018 and expire 30/06/2020. There will be an option to extend the contract for up to 24 months in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. The maximum contract period is therefore four years. https://www.eastmidstenders.org is where you can express interest and obtain the documents. Please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. Please note, suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation, must do so by 09:00 on 31 May 2018. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response. The deadline for returns is 14:00 on 01 June 2018. Additional information: https://www.eastmidstenders.org is where you can express interest and obtain the documents. Please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. Please note, suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation, must do so by 09:00 on 31 May 2018. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response. The deadline for returns is 14:00 on 01 June 2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c89d288-3d46-4e39-b540-335f797a4621 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Jun 2018 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £134,400 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £134,400 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DERBY CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 2FS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Darley | | Westminster constituency | Derby South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 2 Jul 2018 at 14:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c89d288-3d46-4e39-b540-335f797a4621 - 14 May 2018 at 15:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78cf0411-2c03-4113-b53f-37a86f58d9e5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c89d288-3d46-4e39-b540-335f797a4621 2nd July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78cf0411-2c03-4113-b53f-37a86f58d9e5 14th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.eastmidstenders.org Link to e-procurement portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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