---
title: "KPMG External Auditor - Benefits"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0547de"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GOSPORT BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-12"
---

# KPMG External Auditor - Benefits

Buyer: GOSPORT BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0547de

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "KPMG External Auditor - Benefits" was initiated by Gosport Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Gosport, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of business services, specifically related to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The process reached the Award stage on 12th June 2025. The procurement method was direct, below threshold, and executed without competition, leading to KPMG LLP being awarded the contract. This contract, active from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2026, aims to fulfil the annual Housing Benefit Subsidy Audit as required by the Department for Work & Pensions, with an estimated value of £40,000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for firms specialising in business services, particularly those with expertise in financial auditing and consultancy. Given its scope, this contract is particularly well-suited to large-scale providers who can offer comprehensive services, as evidenced by the choice of KPMG LLP as the supplier. Service providers capable of delivering business services across multiple regions in the United Kingdom can benefit from similar opportunities, aiding in the expansion of their service footprint in the public sector and strengthening their portfolio in the financial auditing domain.

## Notice

Reporting Accountant approved by the Department for Work & Pensions to undertake the annual Housing Benefit Subsidy Audit. The audit is a requirement stipulated by the DWP. Gosport HBAP for 3 years - proposed fees for initial testing and any additional CAKE/40+ Testing. 24/25 25/26 26/27

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032015-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GOSPORT BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GOSPORT |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO12 1EB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Gosport |
| Electoral ward | Harbourside & Town |
| Westminster constituency | Gosport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2025 at 14:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032015-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032015-2025
  12th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://KPMG.CO.UK
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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