---
title: "Auditors for the Housing Benefit Subsidy claim"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069e98"
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buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN"
published: "2026-05-21"
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# Auditors for the Housing Benefit Subsidy claim

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069e98

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## Summary

Blackburn with Darwen has successfully completed the procurement process for securing auditors to oversee the Housing Benefit Subsidy claim. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically auditing services, and was conducted using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The awarded contract, valued at £27,500 with a gross amount of £33,000, was signed on 20th May 2026 and spans from 1st June 2026 to 30th September 2026. The primary location for service delivery is Blackburn, UKD41 region in the United Kingdom. This process is in the 'Award' stage and the buying organisation, Blackburn with Darwen, acts as a public authority in the sub-central government sector.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in auditing services, particularly those capable of servicing public sector needs like the Housing Benefit Subsidy claim. Large-scale auditing firms, such as the awarded supplier Grant Thornton UK LLP, are well-suited to compete in this space, especially given the nature of the direct award method employed. Businesses that can offer efficient, reliable auditing solutions without the need for a competitive bidding process might find similar opportunities in the public sector, helping to enhance their service portfolios and establish a foothold in government contracts within the UK.

## Notice

Contract for Auditors for 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/046850-2026 |
| 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 | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 09:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046850-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046850-2026
  21st May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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