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title: "RBC Testing and completion of the Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP) Via ESPO 664_25"
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# RBC Testing and completion of the Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP) Via ESPO 664_25

Buyer: REDDITCH BOROUGH COUNCILS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78aefa6c-57bd-4983-8944-fba852296c02

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## Summary

The procurement process for "RBC Testing and completion of the Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP) Via ESPO 664_25" was managed by Redditch Borough Councils, located in Redditch, England. This contract, specifically in the accounting, auditing, and fiscal services category, was awarded to Grant Thornton UK LLP. The direct award procurement method was employed, streamlining the application process. This contract, valued at £36,480, commenced on 1st November 2025 and will conclude on 31st October 2026. The procurement stage was completed with the award active on 31st October 2025. The initiative is tailored to suit SMEs, highlighting a focused initiative towards engaging local businesses.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of accounting and auditing services to engage with local government projects. The process benefited small and medium enterprises (SMEs), demonstrating a favourable environment for similar-sized businesses to consider comparable opportunities in public procurement. Due to the nature of a direct award, it favours businesses that can establish direct relations with government entities such as Redditch Borough Councils. Businesses specialising in governmental assurance processes and with capability to deliver within the UK would find themselves well-suited for similar contracts.

## Notice

RBC Testing and completion of the Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP) Via ESPO 664_25

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9027bf79-f7ae-49cb-8ee9-66c5dd5cd257 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,480 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,480 |
| 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 | REDDITCH BOROUGH COUNCILS |
| Locality | REDDITCH |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B98 8AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Redditch |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Redditch |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9027bf79-f7ae-49cb-8ee9-66c5dd5cd257

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9027bf79-f7ae-49cb-8ee9-66c5dd5cd257
  1st July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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