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

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bbb6a506-f7c3-46f2-bdc0-c5144936d53e

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## Summary

The Oxford City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a 'reporting accountant' service for the completion of the audit of the annual claim form to the Department for Work and Pensions for Housing Benefit expenditure. The tender, titled "Reporting Accountant for the DWP Housing Benefit Return", falls under the accounting, auditing, and fiscal services category. The procurement method used was an open procedure with a tender period ending on 6th December 2022. The contract period is from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2026, creating opportunities for businesses specialising in accounting services.

This tender from the Oxford City Council for accounting services offers growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in statutory auditing and accounting services. Businesses registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW) are well-suited to compete. The successful supplier, KPMG LLP, was awarded a contract worth £63,770, signifying the potential value available in this sector. Interested businesses should prepare to meet the statutory audit requirements set out by the council and the DWP for Housing Benefit expenditure.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dac97244-3e42-4398-ae33-8cdf429a3be1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,770 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2023 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dac97244-3e42-4398-ae33-8cdf429a3be1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dac97244-3e42-4398-ae33-8cdf429a3be1
  17th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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