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title: "ENGAGEMENT OF REPORTING ACCOUNTANT FOR HOUSING BENEFIT (SUBSIDY) ASSURANCE PROCESS"
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buyer: "HARROGATE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2020-07-23"
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# ENGAGEMENT OF REPORTING ACCOUNTANT FOR HOUSING BENEFIT (SUBSIDY) ASSURANCE PROCESS

Buyer: HARROGATE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fbd39d9a-3255-4ed6-bb37-5ca4d709b6fd

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## Summary

Harrogate Borough Council is seeking a reporting accountant for the "Engagement of Reporting Accountant for Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process." This contract involves auditing the subsidy claim for Housing Benefit for the 2019/2020 financial year, with a potential 12-month extension for 2020/2021. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract value set at £64,000, and it was published on 18 February 2020. The tender period concluded on 3 March 2020, and the contract period is from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021. The designated delivery location is in Yorkshire and the Humber, UK, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the accounting and auditing sector, particularly those with experience in public sector audits and a strong understanding of Housing Benefit subsidy processes. Businesses equipped to deliver auditing services and comply with the Housing Benefit (subsidy) Assurance Process requirements would find this contract highly relevant. Engaging with local government procurement can help expand a company's portfolio and establish lasting relationships within the public sector.

## Notice

Harrogate Borough Council is required to procure a reporting accountant to undertake an audit of the subsidy claim made to the Department of Work & Pensions (DWP) for Housing Benefit granted. This contract is for a reporting accountant to perform the audit in accordance with the Housing Benefit (subsidy) Assurance Process (HBAP) modules for our subsidy claim for 2019/2020 with an option for a further 12 month extension to cover the requirements of the HBAP modules for the subsidy claim for the 2020/2021 financial year. See www.yortender.co.uk for details

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ae39219-5a86-47f0-8d82-c11ee393b0ca |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,000 |
| 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 | HARROGATE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HARROGATE |
| Post town | Harrogate |
| Postcode | HG1 2AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Coppice Valley & Duchy |
| Westminster constituency | Harrogate and Knaresborough |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## 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
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2020 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ae39219-5a86-47f0-8d82-c11ee393b0ca
- 18 Feb 2020 at 10:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e7e9358-2841-4285-babd-73a53054ec27

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ae39219-5a86-47f0-8d82-c11ee393b0ca
  22nd July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e7e9358-2841-4285-babd-73a53054ec27
  18th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=73063215-3852-ea11-80ff-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.harrogate.gov.uk/

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