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title: "Reporting Accountant Services for Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process (HBAP)"
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# Reporting Accountant Services for Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process (HBAP)

Buyer: COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5517f152-4b72-4961-a093-a71335489088

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## Summary

Copeland Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process seeking reporting accountant services for the Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process (HBAP). The contract is set to commence on 1 March 2018 and will span an initial period of three years, with a possibility of extension for a further two years. The total value of the contract is £45,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and businesses interested in submitting their tenders must do so by 20 February 2018. The services are required to support an important aspect of local government financial processes within the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in accounting and auditing services. Businesses equipped to provide thorough financial reporting and assurance processes would be particularly well-suited for this contract. Participation in this procurement could not only enhance service visibility but also forge a significant partnership with a local authority, potentially leading to future opportunities in the public sector.

## Notice

Copeland Borough Council is seeking to appoint a reporting accountant to provide the Council with a report on the completion of the Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process (HBAP) in connection with Housing Benefit Subsidy claim form MPF720A for the year ending 31 March 2019 and subsequent years. The contract is for an initial period of 3 years commencing 1 March 2018 (for the year ending 31 March 2019) with an option for the Council to extend this for a further 24 months subject to satisfactory performance. To meet the timetable for notifying DWP of the appointment of a reporting accountant all appointments will be confirmed prior to 1 March 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/caced762-54bf-492c-832f-cf17bcd28634 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WHITEHAVEN |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA28 7SJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Kells and Sandwith |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2018 at 16:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/caced762-54bf-492c-832f-cf17bcd28634

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/caced762-54bf-492c-832f-cf17bcd28634
  6th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4f735ba9-590b-e811-80ea-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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