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title: "DWP Auditor"
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buyer: "ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# DWP Auditor

Buyer: ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e04bf0f-f501-4599-8bab-d4606544be73

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## Summary

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council recently completed the procurement process for the role of an Independent Auditor, titled "DWP Auditor", within the accounting and auditing services industry. The contract, awarded directly to Grant Thornton UK LLP, involves auditing services required by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) for Housing Benefit subsidy assurance. The contract period spans from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025, with a total contract value of £41,120. The tender reached the award stage on January 8, 2025, and was subsequently published on January 21, 2025. The project will be carried out primarily in Rotherham but includes provisions for services across various locations including the British Overseas Territories and the UK. The procurement method followed was a direct award.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for accounting firms, especially those with large operational capacities and specific expertise in public auditing services. The assignment is highly suitable for firms with qualified accountants registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW). Given the focus on Housing Benefit subsidy audits as per the DWP’s Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP) framework, experienced auditors who can ensure compliance and provide detailed reports would find this opportunity particularly advantageous. Firms with a capability to deliver quality and timely audit services across multiple locations will be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders.

## Notice

Since 2018, the Council has been required by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) to employ the services of an Independent Auditor who are qualified accountants and are registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW) as public auditors to fulfil the role of Reporting Accountant for the assurance of Housing Benefit subsidy. The supplier will perform the specific test requirement in accordance with the scope of work set out in the Department Work Pension's (DWP) Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP) reporting framework instruction and on completion of these specific test requirements will report their findings. Further details in respect of the process can be found by visiting Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Additional information: Duration

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e657c602-a6ff-4b31-bfc1-e0067174dcb7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,120 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,120 |
| 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 | ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 1AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Boston Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2025 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e657c602-a6ff-4b31-bfc1-e0067174dcb7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e657c602-a6ff-4b31-bfc1-e0067174dcb7
  21st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=86472&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104118
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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