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title: "ESPH TW Housing Subsidy Audit Service (ESPH503 JB) - AWARD"
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# ESPH TW Housing Subsidy Audit Service (ESPH503 JB) - AWARD

Buyer: WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3aa02cb1-045c-4512-b3d5-35f84ab02347

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## Summary

Wealden District Council is awarding a contract for the "ESPH TW Housing Subsidy Audit Service (ESPH503 JB)" valued at £480,000. This procurement falls under the category of accounting, auditing, and fiscal services, specifically focusing on auditing services. The contract will run from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2026, with the tender process having concluded on 19th January 2022. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, which allows for any interested party to submit a bid.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in housing benefit subsidy claims. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as they may find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. With the potential for further auditing engagements within the same sector, companies positioned to analyse subsidy loss areas could expand their service offerings and client base in the public sector.

## Notice

Wealden District Council (lead), Rother District Council, Hastings Borough Council & Mid Sussex District Council are seeking the services of a consultant to carry out a review of high value Subsidy Loss areas, followed by subsequent initial testing of its Housing Benefit Subsidy claim.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/835fcd52-9fb2-4e08-a67f-d9f1fc403e11 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £480,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £480,000 |
| 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 | WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | EAST SUSSEX |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN27 2AX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Wealden |
| Electoral ward | Hailsham Central |
| Westminster constituency | Sussex Weald |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRANCH AND LEE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2022 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/835fcd52-9fb2-4e08-a67f-d9f1fc403e11

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/835fcd52-9fb2-4e08-a67f-d9f1fc403e11
  23rd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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