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title: "Right-to-Buy Pooling Return Audits"
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# Right-to-Buy Pooling Return Audits

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41ab2a0c-20c2-45b7-b720-938db086671d

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has engaged in a procurement process titled "Right-to-Buy Pooling Return Audits," which focuses on auditing services within the CPV category 79212000. The procurement method employed was a limited competitive quotation, specifically designed for below threshold amounts. The contract period commenced on 1st June 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st May 2029, with the award finalised on 27th November 2024. The procurement, associated with auditing services, is in the Award stage, and the value of the contract awarded to BDO LLP is £29,325. The primary location for service delivery is Northampton, England, with the postal code NN11ED. While the tender status is marked complete, the nature of the opportunity categorised under services highlights its significance in maintaining compliance and financial accountability regarding right-to-buy receipts.

This contracting opportunity is conducive for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those capable of fulfilling government requirements for pooling return audits. The tender supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering a growth avenue for such entities by enabling them to contribute their expertise to government operations. With a specific focus on the audit of right-to-buy receipts, auditors with proficiency in public sector financial scrutiny would find this contract particularly advantageous. The multi-year contract duration further underscores the potential for long-term business growth and increased stability, presenting a tenable opportunity for firms positioned within this essential industry niche.

## Notice

Each year, we are required to complete a pooling return for government. This relates to the pooling of right to buy receipts, and how much of the receipts we have used, and what for. As part of this process, government require our returns to be audited. Which is what this is for.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/812a7f83-020b-4814-816b-7c3f9a2d5cd7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,325 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,325 |
| 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 | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2025 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/812a7f83-020b-4814-816b-7c3f9a2d5cd7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/812a7f83-020b-4814-816b-7c3f9a2d5cd7
  1st August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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