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title: "Provision of Reporting Accountant : Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process (HBAP)"
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# Provision of Reporting Accountant : Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process (HBAP)

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3dd39046-342f-4bd1-8449-191cd0f88cb2

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## Summary

Cumberland Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Reporting Accountant : Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process (HBAP)" with a contract awarded to Grant Thornton UK LLP. This contract involves ensuring the accuracy of Housing Benefit subsidy claims from 31 March 2024 to 31 March 2026, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The procurement falls under the category of "Accounting, auditing and fiscal services" and employs an open procedure. Originally published on 4 April 2024, the tender had a deadline of 6 May 2024, and the contract commenced on 26 November 2024, running until 25 November 2029. The total contract value is £400,000, and the project will be implemented in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in accounting and auditing services. It is particularly well-suited for SMEs that can offer professional expertise in ensuring compliance with the Department for Work and Pensions' requirements. The open procedure offers a fair and transparent competitive environment, creating growth prospects for businesses looking to expand their governmental service portfolios. Companies that can demonstrate robust accounting capabilities and experience with public sector contracts will find this procurement particularly beneficial for building long-term client relationships and expanding their market presence.

## Notice

Assurance work to be carried out by an appointed Reporting Accountant, in relation to Housing Benefit, as required by Department for Work and Pensions The requirement is for Cumberland Council for the years ending 31 March 2024, 31 March 2025 and 31 March 2026 with option to extend up to a maximum of an additional 2 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a0d0af5-e99b-40c8-bbe9-06b65f262fde |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2024 - 25 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| 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

- 22 Dec 2024 at 21:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a0d0af5-e99b-40c8-bbe9-06b65f262fde
- 4 Apr 2024 at 09:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7548bdc9-642b-4eb6-b8d2-edb72b45b608

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a0d0af5-e99b-40c8-bbe9-06b65f262fde
  22nd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7548bdc9-642b-4eb6-b8d2-edb72b45b608
  4th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2d36a47c-0de2-ee11-8127-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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