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title: "External Auditor for Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim Certification Work"
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# External Auditor for Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim Certification Work

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a79a7e95-ff89-4677-90a9-6f8bbc49572b

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## Summary

Durham County Council has successfully completed a tender process for the "External Auditor for Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim Certification Work". This contract, classified under business services and valued at £39,900, is situated in the North East of England. The tender period concluded on 22 January 2021, and the contract commenced on 1 December 2021, running through to 30 November 2023. The procurement method was not applicable, indicating a straightforward tendering approach, and the contracting authority is based at County Hall, Durham.

This opportunity may present significant growth potential for businesses specialising in auditing and financial consulting services. Companies with a focus on providing external audit services, particularly those with experience in housing benefit subsidy claims, would be well-positioned to engage in future contracts of a similar nature. The involvement of established firms like Mazars LLP highlights the competitive landscape, which incentivises new entrants as well as current players to enhance their offerings in this sector.

## Notice

External Auditor

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f17629bc-c2af-4869-a8c6-bf4397767284 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,900 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2021 at 15:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f17629bc-c2af-4869-a8c6-bf4397767284

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f17629bc-c2af-4869-a8c6-bf4397767284
  18th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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