--- title: "DDPT026 Reporting Accountant for Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process (HBAP)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-15da6ad0-1c30-4cc5-b779-4d39ab975f7e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-15da6ad0-1c30-4cc5-b779-4d39ab975f7e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-15da6ad0-1c30-4cc5-b779-4d39ab975f7e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-15da6ad0-1c30-4cc5-b779-4d39ab975f7e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DERBYSHIRE DALES DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-28" --- # DDPT026 Reporting Accountant for Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process (HBAP) Buyer: DERBYSHIRE DALES DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15da6ad0-1c30-4cc5-b779-4d39ab975f7e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-15da6ad0-1c30-4cc5-b779-4d39ab975f7e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-15da6ad0-1c30-4cc5-b779-4d39ab975f7e.json) ## Summary Derbyshire Dales District Council has issued a tender seeking a qualified and experienced reporting accountant to audit and certify its Housing Benefit Subsidy Grant claims in England. The tender, titled "DDPT026 Reporting Accountant for Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process (HBAP)," falls under the Accounting and Auditing services industry category. This contract is significant for ensuring the integrity of Housing Benefit claims from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025, with potential extensions up to four additional years. The initial contract is set to commence on 5 May 2025 and end on 4 May 2026, with the tender process currently in the active stage. Interested parties must be registered on the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) register of licensed local auditors. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with a tender deadline of 27 February 2025. This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in accounting and auditing services, particularly those serving the public sector. Ideal candidates are SMEs with the capability to meet the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) requirements and provide assurance of valid and true Housing Benefit claims. The contract’s extension clause, which potentially extends to a maximum of five years, offers long-term business stability and a predictable revenue stream for the successful bidder. This opportunity is particularly suited for firms with a strong track record in public sector auditing and those looking to expand their portfolio within the UK government's contracting landscape. ## Notice Derbyshire Dales District Council (the Council) requires a suitably experienced and qualified reporting accountant (external auditor) to audit and certify their Housing Benefit (HB) Subsidy Grant claims in England, commencing with the subsidy period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 (equivalent dates for any extension period), to meet the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) requirements to give the DWP assurance of a valid and true claim. The reporting accountant will conduct testing of all Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP) aspects of the audit. A condition of participation is that you must be currently registered on the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) register of licensed local auditors Local Auditor Register. The initial contract period is for the audit relating to the housing benefit subsidy claim for 2024/25; the contract is estimated to commence 5 May 2025 and expire 4 May 2026. There will be an option to extend the contract for up to four years in 2 yearly increments subject to satisfactory performance and business needs, to meet the 2025/26, 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29 audit requirements. The maximum contract period is five years. Additional information: The procurement is being managed electronically, using the councils e-tendering system, please select the link which will transfer you to our e-tendering system where you can register your interest and access the documents. The council will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d981adc6-0073-41dd-b1a9-9503b187a257 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 May 2025 - 4 May 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £155,000 | | 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 | DERBYSHIRE DALES DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | MATLOCK | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE4 3NN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire | | Local authority | Derbyshire Dales | | Electoral ward | Matlock West | | Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services ## Release History - 28 Jan 2025 at 12:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d981adc6-0073-41dd-b1a9-9503b187a257 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d981adc6-0073-41dd-b1a9-9503b187a257 28th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=1a190082-a9dc-ef11-8133-005056b64545 Link ## Notice URLs - https://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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