--- title: "DDPT026 Reporting Accountant for Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process (HBAP)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d6b0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d6b0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d6b0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d6b0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DERBYSHIRE DALES DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-28" --- # DDPT026 Reporting Accountant for Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process (HBAP) Buyer: DERBYSHIRE DALES DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d6b0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d6b0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d6b0.json) ## Summary Derbyshire Dales District Council is seeking a qualified and experienced reporting accountant to audit and certify their Housing Benefit (HB) Subsidy Grant claims in England for the period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. This contract, titled "DDPT026 Reporting Accountant for Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process (HBAP)" and classified under the industry category of accounting and auditing services, is currently in the tender stage. The procurement is conducted under an open procedure with an estimated contract value of £155,000 GBP. The contract period spans 12 months from 5 May 2025 to 4 May 2026, with the potential for extension up to four years in two-year increments. Interested parties must register their interest and submit their tenders electronically by 27 February 2025, 12:00 PM via the Council's e-Tendering system. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in accounting and auditing services, particularly those with experience in government subsidies and benefits assurance processes. Firms that are currently registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) and have a track record in providing high-quality audit services would be well-positioned to bid for this contract. By securing this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolio with a substantial, multi-year project, providing stability and growth potential through recurring work for up to five years, depending on performance and the Council's needs. ## Notice Derbyshire Dales District Council (the Council) requires a suitably experienced and qualified reporting accountant (external auditor) to audit and certify their Housing Benefit (HB) Subsidy Grant claims in England, commencing with the subsidy period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 (equivalent dates for any extension period), to meet the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) requirements to give the DWP assurance of a valid and true claim. The reporting accountant will conduct testing of all Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP) aspects of the audit. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Derbyshire Dales District Council (the Council) requires a suitably experienced and qualified reporting accountant (external auditor) to audit and certify their Housing Benefit (HB) Subsidy Grant claims in England, commencing with the subsidy period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 (equivalent dates for any extension period), to meet the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) requirements to give the DWP assurance of a valid and true claim. The reporting accountant will conduct testing of all Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP) aspects of the audit. A condition of participation is that you must be currently registered on the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) register of licensed local auditors Local Auditor Register. The initial contract period is for the audit relating to the housing benefit subsidy claim for 2024/25; the contract is estimated to commence 5 May 2025 and expire 4 May 2026. There will be an option to extend the contract for up to four years in 2 yearly increments subject to satisfactory performance and business needs, to meet the 2025/26, 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29 audit requirements. The maximum contract period is five years. Renewal: There will be an option to extend the contract for up to 48 Months (4 years) in two 24 month increments subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002821-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | The initial contract period is for 12 months; the contract is estimated to commence 5 May 2025 and expire 4 May 2026. There will be an option to extend the contract for up to four years in 2 yearly increments . | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £155,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE DALES DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | MATLOCK | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE4 3NN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire | | Local authority | Derbyshire Dales | | Electoral ward | Matlock West | | Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales | | Delivery location | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services ## Release History - 28 Jan 2025 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002821-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=1a190082-a9dc-ef11-8133-005056b64545 - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login - https://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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