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title: "Housing Benefit Audit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060c42"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORWICH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-22"
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# Housing Benefit Audit

Buyer: NORWICH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060c42

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## Summary

Norwich City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Housing Benefit Audit Services. The procurement process involved a direct procurement method, executed below the threshold and without competition. This contract, identified as "Housing Benefit Audit," falls under the services category with industry classification of auditing services. The contract was awarded to KPMG LLP, a large-scale supplier based in London, and is active from 1st January 2025 to 4th April 2027. The completion of this tender marks a crucial milestone, as the initial tender was carried out by the city council to ensure compliant audit services for housing benefits within the region of UKH15.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses operating within the auditing sector, especially those able to offer specialised expertise in public sector benefits audits. Although Norwich City Council utilised a direct award approach, future engagements in similar procuring processes by other authorities could be accessible through competitive means. Companies with robust auditing capabilities, particularly those experienced with governmental clients, may find potential for growth and increased visibility within the public procurement landscape. Developing partnerships with government bodies like the Norwich City Council can strengthen a company's portfolio and expand their footprint in the public service domain.

## Notice

Housing Benefit Audit Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005776-2026 |
| 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 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 4 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORWICH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR2 1NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Mancroft |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| 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

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 14:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005776-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005776-2026
  22nd January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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