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DWP Auditor

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Buyer Address: Riverside House, Main Street, Rotherham, S60 1AE, ENG

Contact Name: Laura Wilkinson

Contact Email: laura.wilkinson@rotherham.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1709334174

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
41120.0 GBP
Published
21 Jan 2025, 12:40
Deadline
07 Oct 2024, 23:00
Contract Start
01 Jan 2025, 00:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2025, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Grant Thornton UK LLP
Official Source
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Description

Since 2018, the Council has been required by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) to employ the services of an Independent Auditor who are qualified accountants and are registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW) as public auditors to fulfil the role of Reporting Accountant for the assurance of Housing Benefit subsidy. The supplier will perform the specific test requirement in accordance with the scope of work set out in the Department Work Pension's (DWP) Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP) reporting framework instruction and on completion of these specific test requirements will report their findings. Further details in respect of the process can be found by visiting Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Additional information: Duration

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