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title: "BDC Testing and completion of the Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP)"
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buyer: "BROMSGROVE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# BDC Testing and completion of the Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP)

Buyer: BROMSGROVE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3325c3b2-bb27-4988-bedf-0c51ca447a8b

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## Summary

The Bromsgrove District Council, acting as the buying organisation, has completed a public procurement process titled "BDC Testing and completion of the Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP)", within the category of accounting, auditing, and fiscal services. This direct award procurement was carried out to ensure the completion of the HBAP, with a total contract value of £31,730. The contract period is set from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2026, servicing locations in England. The award was made to Grant Thornton UK LLP, a large supplier, on 30th October 2025, and was recently published on 1st July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the accounting and auditing sector, especially those capable of providing specialized fiscal services. It highlights the opportunity for growth for both SMEs and VCSEs, encouraging diverse business participation. Companies with expertise in housing benefit assurance processes and presence within the UK, particularly in England, would be well-positioned to engage in similar future contracts. The direct procurement method favours providers who can quickly demonstrate capacity to deliver specific auditing tasks efficiently.

## Notice

BDC Testing and completion of the Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e052c4e-261e-4637-8574-0e67d9a6a893 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,730 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,730 |
| 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 | BROMSGROVE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | REDDITCH |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B98 8AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Redditch |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Redditch |
| 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 | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e052c4e-261e-4637-8574-0e67d9a6a893

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e052c4e-261e-4637-8574-0e67d9a6a893
  1st July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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