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Audit Services for Housing Benefit Claim 2025-28

The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe

Buyer Address: Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, UKJ44, CT20 2QY, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
150000.0 GBP
Published
04 Dec 2025, 13:57
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
31 Mar 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2028, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
79212000 - Auditing services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
GRANT THORNTON UK LLP
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Auditing services for the Council's Housing Benefit claim.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Contracts

Contract Title: Audit Services for Housing Benefit Claim 2025-28

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