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title: "Assurance of Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim"
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buyer: "WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Assurance of Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim

Buyer: WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46bf37bd-c88c-442f-9531-f3abe7ce896a

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Assurance of Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim" is managed by Wokingham Borough Council, located in Wokingham, England. The procurement, classified under statutory audit services, has a contract value of £45,000 and falls under the services category. The tender period concluded on 15th February 2019, while the contract commenced on 28th February 2019 and is set to run until 31st March 2022. The procurement was initiated as a tender and follows an 'Other' procurement method.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with public sector contracts. Companies specialising in audit and assurance services should consider competing for this contract, as it involves a tripartite agreement between Wokingham Borough Council, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and the auditor. The process is particularly well-suited for those experienced in the Housing Benefit Assurance Process, and businesses interested in public sector audits will find this an advantageous avenue for growth.

## Notice

To provide audit assurance for the Housing Benefit Subsidy claim through a tripartide agreement between WBC, DWP and the auditor. This process is carried out using modules 1 & 6, as well as module X if appropriate, of the Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d93c2ea-c665-4282-908b-b2f348eeeb9b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Other |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 | WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOKINGHAM |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG40 1BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Electoral ward | Emmbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Wokingham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2019 at 14:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d93c2ea-c665-4282-908b-b2f348eeeb9b
- 4 Mar 2019 at 15:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d93c2ea-c665-4282-908b-b2f348eeeb9b
- 4 Mar 2019 at 15:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d93c2ea-c665-4282-908b-b2f348eeeb9b
- 1 Mar 2019 at 12:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d93c2ea-c665-4282-908b-b2f348eeeb9b
- 1 Mar 2019 at 12:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ef48e48-ce19-4c12-bedd-ca4efdbba3ac
- 27 Feb 2019 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf939f63-a3e6-42f2-b89a-9276090a4aa0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d93c2ea-c665-4282-908b-b2f348eeeb9b
  11th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ef48e48-ce19-4c12-bedd-ca4efdbba3ac
  1st March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf939f63-a3e6-42f2-b89a-9276090a4aa0
  27th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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