---
title: "Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process 2024/25"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a517"
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buyer: "MALVERN HILLS DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-30"
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# Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process 2024/25

Buyer: MALVERN HILLS DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a517

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by Malvern Hills District Council involved the statutory external auditing of the Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim for the financial year 2024/25. The procurement was carried out under the title "Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process 2024/25" and falls within the services category, specifically auditing services. The procurement used a direct method, identified as "below threshold - without competition," and was completed as of 30th September 2025. The location for the service delivery is within the region designated UKG12, United Kingdom, with the contract awarded on 21st August 2025. The legal framework governing this procurement was UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities for large auditing firms to enhance their portfolios by participating in public sector projects. The contract, awarded to AZETS AUDIT SERVICES LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, demonstrates the potential for significant business growth in public sector auditing services. Companies specialising in auditing services, particularly those with a strong understanding of statutory audits and compliance within the public sector, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Engaging with such contracts can help businesses build credibility and expand their services on a national level within government frameworks.

## Notice

Statutory external auditing of the Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060958-2025 |
| 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 | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MALVERN HILLS DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | MALVERN |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR14 3AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Malvern Hills |
| Electoral ward | Great Malvern |
| Westminster constituency | West Worcestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AZETS AUDIT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2025 at 14:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060958-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060958-2025
  30th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.azets.com/en-uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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