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title: "Housing Benefit Assurance Process Auditor Merton"
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# Housing Benefit Assurance Process Auditor Merton

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80009076-2cd7-4a6c-ac90-f96e2d5a55b5

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## Summary

The London Borough of Merton has awarded a contract for the "Housing Benefit Assurance Process Auditor Merton" under the industry category of Auditing services (CPV: 79212000). The procurement process was a selective procedure, with the tender period closing on 13 June 2024. The awarded contract, valued at £253,200, will commence on 31 January 2025 and end on 31 January 2029. The services will be delivered across England in the United Kingdom. The contract has been awarded to BDO LLP, a large audit and accounting services firm based in London.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those familiar with the Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well suited to compete in such selective procurement processes, fostering business growth through long-term government contracts. Engaging in such projects can help businesses expand their footprint in the public sector while contributing to vital community services within the UK.

## Notice

Reporting Accountant to perform an engagement in accordance with the Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process (HBAP) modules in connection with the LA's claim for subsidy on Form MPF720A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc7aa6b8-651c-470f-b5e1-7ce973b13389 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £253,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £253,200 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON |
| Locality | MORDEN |
| Post town | Sutton |
| Postcode | SM4 5DX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Merton |
| Electoral ward | Merton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Wimbledon |
| 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 | BDO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2025 at 13:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc7aa6b8-651c-470f-b5e1-7ce973b13389

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc7aa6b8-651c-470f-b5e1-7ce973b13389
  28th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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