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title: "Provision of Auditor Services for Future Certification of the Housing Benefit Claim"
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# Provision of Auditor Services for Future Certification of the Housing Benefit Claim

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bab8ac40-c167-41a9-9e98-c7f9923b5124

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by Birmingham City Council involves the provision of auditor services for future certification of the Housing Benefit Claim. This contract, valued at £90,000, is categorised under financial auditing services and follows a selective procurement method through the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation Consultancy Services Framework. The process is currently in the award stage, with KPMG LLP identified as the supplier. Though the tender period ended on 3rd March 2025, the contracted services are slated to begin on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2028. The delivery location specified is Birmingham, with the postal code B1 1BB, highlighting a focused regional scope.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in financial auditing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises particularly stand to benefit, given the suitability criteria outlined. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to align with a prominent local government authority, enhancing their portfolio and opening doors to further public sector opportunities. Companies like KPMG LLP, with a capacity in large-scale financial services, demonstrate the potential for growth and establishment of credibility in the public sector through engagements such as these.

## Notice

Provision of Auditor Services for Future Certification of the Housing Benefit Claim contract awarded under the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) Consultancy Services Framework 664_21 Consultancy Services, Lot 2f-Revenue and Benefits and the Housing Benefit and Subsidy Performance Manager

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51cbffdc-b8a6-4478-b1bc-7877e5463099 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2025 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51cbffdc-b8a6-4478-b1bc-7877e5463099

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51cbffdc-b8a6-4478-b1bc-7877e5463099
  23rd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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