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title: "Assurance of Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim"
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buyer: "WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Assurance of Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim

Buyer: WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e566daf4-6869-4e7d-a8a5-9e9d850e12f2

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## Summary

Wokingham Borough Council has concluded an open procurement process titled "Assurance of Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim," classified under the industry of accounting and auditing services, with a CPV code of 79210000. This tender encompassed additional classifications including auditing services and statutory audit services. The procurement, which is specifically open to suppliers authorised by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), was finalized on 8th January 2024. The contract period spans from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2027, with the project focused in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The total tender amount was valued at £150,000 GBP, and the awarded contract was announced on 16th April 2024, with BDO LLP being the successful supplier.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the accounting and auditing industry, particularly those already authorised by the DWP. The awarded contract for the assurance of Housing Benefit Subsidy Claims is critical for maintaining compliance and financial accuracy, thus requiring specialized expertise. Large-scale audit firms and accounting consultancies, particularly those accustomed to working with public sector financial audits and subsidies, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurements. Engaging in this tendering process could significantly enhance a firm's portfolio and credibility within the sector.

## Notice

Only open to those suppliers who are authorised by DWP to carry out the audit of Housing Benefit Subsidy Claims. Wokingham Borough Council are inviting tenders for the provision of commissioning qualified auditors/accountants to undertake the assurance of the Housing Benefit Subsidy claim for 24/25, 25/26 plus potential extension for 26/27 under a tripartite agreement with WBC and the Department for Works & Pensions (DWP).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95bd020d-c2ee-442c-ba22-f33fb32abae6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,200 |
| 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 | WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOKINGHAM |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG40 1BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Electoral ward | Emmbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Wokingham |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2024 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95bd020d-c2ee-442c-ba22-f33fb32abae6
- 21 Nov 2023 at 11:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca94dfa1-bcc3-4b85-9b0d-2bf3a5fc6215

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95bd020d-c2ee-442c-ba22-f33fb32abae6
  13th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca94dfa1-bcc3-4b85-9b0d-2bf3a5fc6215
  21st November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://procontract-ufe.due-north.com/Advert?
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## Notice URLs

- http://procontract-ufe.due-north.com/Advert
- http://www.wokingham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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