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title: "Housing Benefit Assurance Protocol (HBAP) Reporting Accountant for subsidy year 2022/23"
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# Housing Benefit Assurance Protocol (HBAP) Reporting Accountant for subsidy year 2022/23

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE DALES DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-406ced56-bda1-49d9-9165-104a5947d16b

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## Summary

Derbyshire Dales District Council has completed the procurement process for the "Housing Benefit Assurance Protocol (HBAP) Reporting Accountant for subsidy year 2022/23." The contract was awarded to KPMG LLP, a large auditing firm, to audit and certify the Council's Housing Benefit (HB) Subsidy Grant claims for the subsidy period from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023 in compliance with Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) requirements. Key dates include the contract period from 19 August 2024 to 30 November 2024, and the award date of 22 August 2024. The contract, valued at £30,850, falls under the "Accounting and auditing services" industry category and is designated for the East Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The procurement was carried out through a direct method, specifically a single tender action (below threshold).

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and assurance services, particularly those familiar with public sector requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could leverage such contracts to demonstrate their capabilities in handling substantial auditing assignments, potentially leading to further government procurement opportunities. Businesses with expertise in Housing Benefit Assurance Procedures will find this an ideal venture to showcase their skills and expand their foothold in the public auditing sector.

## Notice

The Council has awarded a contract to an external auditor to audit and certify their Housing Benefit (HB) Subsidy Grant claims in England, for the subsidy period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023, to meet the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) requirements to give the DWP assurance of a valid and true claim. The external auditor will conduct testing of all Housing Benefit Assurance Procedure (HBAP) aspects of the audit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24d6e88a-4820-40a3-9843-64463827ee1b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,850 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,850 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE DALES DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3NN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2024 at 11:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24d6e88a-4820-40a3-9843-64463827ee1b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24d6e88a-4820-40a3-9843-64463827ee1b
  20th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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