---
title: "ESPH TW Housing Subsidy Audit Service (ESPH503 JB)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02feb0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2022-02-23"
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# ESPH TW Housing Subsidy Audit Service (ESPH503 JB)

Buyer: WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02feb0

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## Summary

The Wealden District Council is seeking to procure the Housing Subsidy Audit Service (ESPH503 JB) as part of its commitment to auditing high-value subsidy loss areas. The procurement falls under the category of services, specifically accounting, auditing, and fiscal services, with a procurement method classified as open. As the lead authority, Wealden District Council is collaborating with Rother District Council and Hastings Borough Council for this process. The tender was initiated on 23rd February 2022, and the contract was awarded to Branch and Lee Consulting Ltd on 4th February 2022, with a total contract value of £480,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs and consultancy firms specialising in auditing and financial services. Businesses that excel in technical and quality criteria, as outlined in the tender documentation, will find this contract aligns with their capabilities. The consultancy will need to demonstrate expertise in subsidy reviews and the Housing Benefit Subsidy claims process, making this an ideal opportunity for firms with a track record in governmental or local authority audits.

## Notice

Wealden District Council (lead), Rother District Council, Hastings Borough Council and Mid Sussex District Council are seeking the services of a consultant to carry out a review of high value Subsidy Loss areas, followed by subsequent initial testing of its Housing Benefit Subsidy claim.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Full information can be found at http://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing

Renewal: One option to extend for 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005050-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £480,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAILSHAM |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN27 2AX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Rother |
| Electoral ward | Bexhill Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bexhill and Battle |
| Delivery location | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRANCH AND LEE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2022 at 11:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005050-2022
- 8 Dec 2021 at 13:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030521-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing
- https://www.rother.gov.uk/
- https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing
- https://www.wealden.gov.uk/

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