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title: "Appointment of Reporting Accountant for Housing Benefit Subsidy"
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# Appointment of Reporting Accountant for Housing Benefit Subsidy

Buyer: HUNTINGDONSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d10c10e7-a18c-4e42-b5d4-94e198f52ba0

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Huntingdonshire District Council involves the appointment of a Reporting Accountant for the Housing Benefit Subsidy. This contract, valued at £58,000, focuses on providing accounting and auditing services and falls under the industry category of computer audit services. The tender is currently in the tender stage and was published on 17 May 2018. Interested parties should note that the tender period ends on 1 June 2018, while the contract is set to commence on 2 July 2018 and will run until 2 July 2021, covering subsidy claims for the 2018/19 to 2020/21 periods.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth for businesses specialising in accounting and auditing services, particularly those with expertise in housing benefit grant claims. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this tender, given its focus on localised service provision and the potential for building relationships with municipal authorities. Companies that can demonstrate strong auditing capabilities, along with a solid understanding of the specific requirements of public sector contracts, will have a competitive advantage in this procurement process.

## Notice

Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is letting a contract for appointing a reporting accountant to undertake certification work for HDC's Housing Benefit subsidy grant claim. The contract will be effective from 2 July 2018 and will cover the subsidy claims for 2018/19, 2019/20 and 2020/21 until full sign off and agreement by DWP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59ca927a-f2ee-4e22-a2a6-4b7183e5f3fa |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2018 - 2 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £58,000 |
| 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 | HUNTINGDONSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUNTINGDON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE29 3TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | Huntingdon North |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72810000 - Computer audit services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 17 May 2018 at 10:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59ca927a-f2ee-4e22-a2a6-4b7183e5f3fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59ca927a-f2ee-4e22-a2a6-4b7183e5f3fa
  17th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1822e67f-b759-e811-80eb-005056b64545
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