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title: "PB2022-00712 - Auditing of Housing Benefit"
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# PB2022-00712 - Auditing of Housing Benefit

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20825f28-8259-40f4-9f5c-700a8ddff655

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "PB2022-00712 - Auditing of Housing Benefit" was undertaken by Darlington Borough Council, focusing on the provision of auditing services within the public sector. The procurement method was a direct award with a contract value of £42,000. The contract was initiated on April 1, 2020, with an end date of March 31, 2024. The geographical focus of this contract is England, with an emphasis on a complete tender stage for the service rendered by Ernst & Young LLP, which was officially awarded on March 28, 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those with a strong background in public sector contracts. Organisations that offer compliance and financial auditing services may find this a suitable venture, especially those that can demonstrate expertise in managing subsidy grant returns. The established relationship between Darlington Borough Council and Ernst & Young LLP suggests a competitive market for similar services and potential opportunities for growth in providing audit services to local authorities and public sector bodies in the future.

## Notice

Auditing of Housing Benefit Subsidy Grant return by Ernst & Young

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f13c38e4-b113-4a69-857f-f388c5429395 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,000 |
| 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 | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| 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) |

## 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

- 13 May 2022 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f13c38e4-b113-4a69-857f-f388c5429395

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f13c38e4-b113-4a69-857f-f388c5429395
  13th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.darlington.gov.uk

## Provenance

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