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title: "RMBC - PT Reporting Accountant for Housing Benefit Assurance Process - AWARD"
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# RMBC - PT Reporting Accountant for Housing Benefit Assurance Process - AWARD

Buyer: RUNNYMEDE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c9e36e0-00e9-472d-bf25-81b38d7b4616

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## Summary

Runnymede Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a project titled "RMBC - PT Reporting Accountant for Housing Benefit Assurance Process - AWARD," classified under the auditing services industry category. This project involves providing quality assurance and reporting services for local authorities' Housing Benefit subsidy claims over three financial years (2023/24, 2024/25, and 2025/26). The procurement process has reached the 'Award' stage as of 25th June 2026, with KPMG LLP being the awarded supplier. The contract is valued at £83,250 and will run from 6th July 2026 to 5th July 2028. The project encompasses multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and regions such as the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for entities experienced in providing auditing services, particularly those adept at handling compliance with Department for Work and Pensions standards. While the contract is not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms or those with expertise in auditing and reporting for public sector clients will find this opportunity beneficial for expanding their service portfolio. The wide geographic scope and specific reporting requirements mean businesses with a robust operational capability to manage projects across multiple regions would be well-suited to this tender.

## Notice

The Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP) tender requirements involves providing quality assurance and reporting services for local authorities' Housing Benefit subsidy claims. Reporting accountants must follow specific testing and reporting guidelines, including initial testing, evaluating results, and addressing errors. The process ensures compliance with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) standards and includes detailed steps for preparation, testing, and reporting. To provide audit services for HBAP assurance and reporting for a backlog of MPF720A forms for three financial years commencing 2023/24, 2024/25 and 2025/26.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0e6a62e-9326-4e06-8d8e-310b92d7764d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,250 |
| 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 | RUNNYMEDE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SURREY |
| Post town | Kingston upon Thames |
| Postcode | KT15 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Runnymede |
| Electoral ward | Addlestone South |
| Westminster constituency | Runnymede and Weybridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2026 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0e6a62e-9326-4e06-8d8e-310b92d7764d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0e6a62e-9326-4e06-8d8e-310b92d7764d
  25th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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