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title: "GB-Benfleet: External Audit of Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim"
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# GB-Benfleet: External Audit of Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim

Buyer: CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5ce8166-b894-411f-9b29-22fa481e7ea8

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## Summary

Castle Point Borough Council is seeking a contractor for the "External Audit of Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim," with a total contract value of £44,000. This procurement falls under the auditing services category and is being conducted through an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 20th February 2018, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2018 and running until 31st March 2022. The delivery of services is expected to occur in Benfleet, East of England.

This contract offers potential opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and large businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those familiar with public sector requirements. The winning supplier, BDO LLP, will be responsible for the audit and certification of the Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim, creating a need for service providers capable of meeting stringent public sector standards and regulations. Companies focusing on public auditing and accountancy services can position themselves strategically to engage in future similar contracts.

## Notice

Castle Point Borough Council is seeking to enter into a contract for the provision of External Audit and Certification of the Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5957be7c-812a-45a0-a9c0-4dc26c6778b4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,000 |
| 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 | CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BENFLEET |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS7 1TF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Castle Point |
| Electoral ward | Thundersley South |
| Westminster constituency | Castle Point |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2018 at 09:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5957be7c-812a-45a0-a9c0-4dc26c6778b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5957be7c-812a-45a0-a9c0-4dc26c6778b4
  21st February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=303569636
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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