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title: "Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim Certification"
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# Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim Certification

Buyer: CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c818ee6-2d13-4bd6-bccb-8848529275ba

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## Summary

The Chelmsford City Council is initiating a tender for the "Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim Certification" which involves the appointment of approved public auditors for the council's annual Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim Certification over three years, adhering to the Housing Benefit Assurance Procedure as established by the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP). This planned procurement has a total budget of £45,000 and will run from 19 February 2021 to 19 February 2024. The procurement process is classified under accounting and auditing services, and the deadline for expressing interest is 18 December 2020, with the procurement method being a limited competitive quotation below the threshold.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing and accounting services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can provide expertise in public sector auditing and adhere to the standards set by DWP would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this tender can assist businesses in expanding their public sector portfolio and enhancing their reputation in the local government sector.

## Notice

Appointment of approved public Auditors, to undertake the Council's annual Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim Certification for the three years in accordance with the Housing Benefit Assurance Procedure (HBAP) laid down by DWP (Dept for Work & Pensions). Additional information: Please access the link to register your interest in this opportunity https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/business/procurement/business-opportunities-with-us/housing-benefit-subsidy-claim-certification/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/392f9079-d08c-41d0-9948-71683b52f8a8 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2021 - 19 Feb 2024 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Marconi |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2020 at 11:41 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/392f9079-d08c-41d0-9948-71683b52f8a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/392f9079-d08c-41d0-9948-71683b52f8a8
  18th December 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/
- https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/business/procurement/business-opportunities-with-us/housing-benefit-subsidy-claim-certification/

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