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title: "Reporting Accountant for the DWP Housing Benefit Return"
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# Reporting Accountant for the DWP Housing Benefit Return

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad1ea654-e479-4c93-9bad-49fd8bd7d8c2

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## Summary

The Oxford City Council is seeking a reporting accountant for the DWP Housing Benefit Return. The procurement falls under the services category of accounting, auditing, and fiscal services. The tender deadline is 6th December 2022, with the contract period running from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2026.

This opportunity to provide accounting services to Oxford City Council can benefit businesses in the accounting and auditing industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procedure tender. Businesses located in the South East of the United Kingdom may find this tender particularly relevant for their growth and development.

## Notice

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL In accordance with the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014, Oxford City Council is required to enlist their own Auditors to perform statutory duties for public sector accounting. These auditors have to be registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW). To provide a 'reporting accountant' facility to Oxford City Council Benefit Service for the completion of the audit of the annual claim form starting from 2022/2023 to the DWP for Housing Benefit expenditure. To issue a final assurance report (AUP) to the DWP and to deal with any subsequent issues arising following this submission until the settlement with the DWP has been agreed. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/oxfordcc Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address. Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/oxfordcc Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ba931e8-22ee-41de-8374-7d6a73396aed |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | OXFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Holywell |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2022 at 16:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ba931e8-22ee-41de-8374-7d6a73396aed
- 18 Nov 2022 at 14:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ba931e8-22ee-41de-8374-7d6a73396aed
- 8 Nov 2022 at 14:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ba931e8-22ee-41de-8374-7d6a73396aed
- 8 Nov 2022 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ba931e8-22ee-41de-8374-7d6a73396aed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ba931e8-22ee-41de-8374-7d6a73396aed
  18th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/oxfordcc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/oxfordcc

## Provenance

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