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title: "External Audit Services for the Housing Benefit Subsidy annual audit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068304"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-15"
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# External Audit Services for the Housing Benefit Subsidy annual audit

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068304

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## Summary

East Suffolk Council has awarded a contract for External Audit Services related to the Housing Benefit Subsidy annual audit. The procurement process, classified under public authority - sub-central government, involved direct procurement below the threshold without competition. The services pertain to auditing, with the contract valued at £178,200 excluding VAT, and commenced on 2nd March 2026, expected to conclude on 30th November 2027. Located in the UK, specifically East Suffolk, this procurement falls into the services industry category and has been completed, with KPMG LLP as the supplier.

This tender represents substantial opportunity for growth, particularly for audit and consultancy firms focusing on public sector compliance. The contract, valued at over £213,000 inclusive of VAT, offers engagements for multiple financial years of audit services, securing steady work for the selected supplier. Businesses with strong expertise in audit services, particularly those familiar with public sector requirements and regulations, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurements facilitated by local councils such as East Suffolk Council. The direct procurement method suggests a potential for future contract renewals or extensions without competitive tendering.

## Notice

Engagement to perform the required annual audit of the HB Subsidy yearly claim. To complete audits for the financial years 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26 and 2026-27.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034207-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £178,200 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOODBRIDGE |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP12 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Melton |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| 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

- 15 Apr 2026 at 12:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034207-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034207-2026
  15th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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