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title: "Auditor to undertake the Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f51c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOROUGH COUNCIL OF KINGS LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK"
published: "2026-04-30"
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# Auditor to undertake the Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process

Buyer: BOROUGH COUNCIL OF KINGS LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f51c

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## Summary

The public procurement process overseen by the Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk has reached its award stage, related to the "Auditor to undertake the Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process". This contract focuses on financial auditing services, specifically supporting the Housing Benefit Subsidy Assurance for the period from 2023 to 2027. Located in the UKH16 region, the procurement was executed through an open procedure, resulting in the award to AZETS Audit Services Limited with a contract valued at £201,600. The contract period is set from 13th May 2026 to 12th May 2029, with the possibility of a three-year renewal, extending until 12th May 2032. It falls under the services category and is not above threshold, indicating a streamlined process suited for businesses specializing in financial auditing.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses proficient in financial and insurance services, particularly those with expertise in auditing and consultancy. Companies like AZETS, equipped to handle large-scale projects, can leverage such contracts to bolster their portfolio and enhance their market presence. The open procurement method invites competitive bidding, offering a transparent process that SMEs can also navigate, continuing to enhance their skills and resources while fulfilling compliance and methodology criteria. Such contracts not only provide financial rewards but also influence business growth through sustained engagements and potential renewals in governmental projects. For firms already in the field or those aiming to expand their footprint in public sector auditing, this contract showcases a well-aligned avenue for strategic growth and long-term business development.

## Notice

The Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk is inviting tenders for a Reporting Accountant for the Housing Benefit Subsidy Assurance work for the Subsidy Claim for the years 2023/2024 to 2026/2027.

### Planning Information

The exercise will consist of written responses to the Pre-Market Engagement document.
The Council reserves the right to hold subsequent meetings with those that have responded to the written questions (Participants). Any such meetings would be to discuss the responses to the questions in further detail.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039787-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | 25 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2026 - 12 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | £201,600 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOROUGH COUNCIL OF KINGS LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK |
| Locality | KING'S LYNN |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE30 1EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH52 North and West Norfolk |
| Local authority | King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas |
| Westminster constituency | North West Norfolk |
| Delivery location | TLH16 North and West Norfolk |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 10:48 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039787-2026
- 12 Feb 2026 at 14:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012936-2026
- 12 Dec 2025 at 16:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082633-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039787-2026
  30th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012936-2026
  12th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082633-2025
  12th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4NM246Z23H
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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