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title: "W605- Housing Benefit External Audit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d14a"
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buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
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# W605- Housing Benefit External Audit

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d14a

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## Summary

Derby City Council has conducted a procurement process for the provision of external auditing services concerning Housing Benefit for the 2022/23 audit. This procurement, entitled "W605- Housing Benefit External Audit," falls under the services category and was initiated as a tender process. The procurement method was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition, and culminated in the award stage, which was completed on 22nd October 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £31,300 (gross amount £37,560), spans from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026. The contract was awarded to the supplier ERNST & YOUNG LLP, a large-scale entity based in London, United Kingdom, serving the region of UKF11.

This tender represents significant opportunities for large auditing firms, particularly those adept in providing comprehensive financial audit services. Given the direct award methodology, experienced and reputable firms like ERNST & YOUNG are well-suited for such procurements due to their expertise and capacity to deliver on complex audit requirements without a competitive bidding process. Businesses with an emphasis on public sector financial audits and those that can offer tailored auditing services to local councils and government bodies will find similar opportunities beneficial for enhancing their portfolio and establishing strong government partnerships.

## Notice

Housing Benefit External Audit, for the 2022/23 audit

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067348-2025 |
| 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 | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,300 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 08:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067348-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067348-2025
  22nd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ey.com/en_uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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