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title: "Request for Quotation for a Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim Auditor, HBAP Reporting Accountant, 2025/26 - 2027/28"
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# Request for Quotation for a Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim Auditor, HBAP Reporting Accountant, 2025/26 - 2027/28

Buyer: CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ad6b661-4512-44a3-aa44-69fcf3fbbae3

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## Summary

Cheltenham Borough Council is seeking a Reporting Accountant to audit its Housing Benefit Subsidy claim for the financial years 2025/26 to 2027/28, in accordance with the Department for Work and Pensions' Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP). The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period closing on 6th February 2025 at 17:00. The contract period will run from 3rd March 2025 to 2nd March 2027. This project falls into the industry category of accounting and auditing services, specifically targeting financial auditing services, and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is an open procedure (below threshold), making it accessible to a wide range of candidates.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in accounting and financial auditing services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with experience in public sector auditing and compliance reporting will find this project well-aligned with their expertise. By securing this contract, businesses can establish or strengthen their working relationship with Cheltenham Borough Council and potentially enhance their portfolio with a noteworthy public sector project. The open procedure allows for competitive bidding, offering equal opportunities for qualified businesses to participate and grow.

## Notice

The Council is seeking a Reporting Accountant to undertake the audit of its Housing Benefit Subsidy claim for the financial years 2025/26 to 2027/28, in accordance with the Department for Work and Pensions,DWP, Housing Benefit Assurance Process HBAP. Additional information: To express an interest and download the tender documentation, please visit; https://in-tendhost.co.uk/publicagroup/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51aa5919-2f58-4fe8-9818-e5bcdaf46bce |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTERSHIRE |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL50 9SA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Cheltenham |
| Electoral ward | College |
| Westminster constituency | Cheltenham |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2025 at 09:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51aa5919-2f58-4fe8-9818-e5bcdaf46bce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51aa5919-2f58-4fe8-9818-e5bcdaf46bce
  3rd February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.cheltenham.gov.uk
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/publicagroup/aspx/Home

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