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title: "Reporting Accountant for the DWP Housing Benefit Return"
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# Reporting Accountant for the DWP Housing Benefit Return

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2da205d5-8b9e-4f1f-a918-96b02950cd3d

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## Summary

The Oxford City Council is seeking a Reporting Accountant for the DWP Housing Benefit Return, falling under the administration, defence, and social security services industry category. The procurement method used is selective, specifically a restricted procedure, and the tender process is now complete. The contract, valued at £15,000, commenced on 23 March 2021 and is set to conclude on 22 March 2022. The delivery location is in the South East region of the United Kingdom, and the tender period ended on 12 March 2021.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to deliver essential services related to appeals within the Housing Benefit process. Businesses with expertise in social security administration, tribunal representation, or related legal services would find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this procurement could enhance their market presence and establish further collaborations with local government entities.

## Notice

In accordance with Housing Benefit and Council Tax legislation the service is required where Claimants appeal a decision made by the Oxford City Council that a formal submission is to be made to the appropriate tribunal service for a legal hearing. The Benefit Service has procured the service for the submission and attendance of tribunal hearings of the appeal procedures. Reconsideration and general enquiries regarding appeals will be dealt with by the Benefit Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6723a44b-4dc6-44ce-abdd-cd6a769c44fe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2021 - 22 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | OXFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TEAM NETSOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2021 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6723a44b-4dc6-44ce-abdd-cd6a769c44fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6723a44b-4dc6-44ce-abdd-cd6a769c44fe
  23rd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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