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title: "CBC - Mini Comp ESPO 664_25 Lot 2c - Housing Subsidy Benefit Audit Services - AWARD"
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# CBC - Mini Comp ESPO 664_25 Lot 2c - Housing Subsidy Benefit Audit Services - AWARD

Buyer: CRAWLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19dc593f-fb0c-41ca-ac3d-da75b92d8cf2

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## Summary

Crawley Borough Council has completed the award stage for the procurement of Housing Subsidy Benefit Audit Services. The contract, valued at £194,500, was awarded to Grant Thornton UK LLP. The procurement falls under the services category and uses CPV classification 79212000 for auditing services. The contract's delivery is expected to commence on 1 January 2026, lasting until 31 March 2028, with potential extensions till 2030. This tender was part of a mini competition under Lot 2c of ESPO Framework 664_25 and involved a comprehensive specification geared towards high standards and cost-effectiveness in service delivery. The contract will be delivered across locations including the United Kingdom and the Channel Islands.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for large enterprises specialising in auditing services to gain a foothold in the public sector with Crawley Borough Council as a strategic client. The contract promises business growth through service improvements and value for money efficiency, making it particularly suitable for firms like Grant Thornton UK LLP, which are equipped to handle substantial auditing service needs. While SMEs and VCSEs are not considered suitable, other large auditing firms could find similar opportunities by proving their capability to deliver quality and cost-effective audit services aligned with the council's expectations.

## Notice

Crawley Borough Council ("the Council") invites tenders for the provision of Housing Subsidy Benefit Audit services. The Commencement Date for the delivery of the services is scheduled to be on Thursday 01 January 2026 at 00:00 hours. The Contract will be awarded for a period of two years and three months until Friday 31 March 2028 with two options to extend for a further one year period each subject to performance and the absolute discretion of the Council (with the maximum possible contract duration lasting until Sunday 31 March 2030). The Council is procuring this Contract following a mini competition tender process using Lot 2c External Audit Services of Framework ESPO 664_25, and will be awarding one Contract for the provision of all services detailed within the Specification. The Council is seeking to Contract with an organisation that will manage the Services to the highest levels of satisfaction, professional standards and cost effectiveness. The Contractor will be expected to deliver improvements to service delivery and value for money over the life of the Contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48b389f6-115f-44b8-850b-c440b582be79 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £194,500 |
| 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 | CRAWLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST SUSSEX |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH10 1UZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ28 West Sussex (North East) |
| Local authority | Crawley |
| Electoral ward | Three Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Crawley |
| 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

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48b389f6-115f-44b8-850b-c440b582be79

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48b389f6-115f-44b8-850b-c440b582be79
  14th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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