Provision of Reporting Accountant for Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP) by Cumberland Council
Cumberland Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Reporting Accountant for Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP) by Cumberland Council
Awarded 26 Nov 2024
Awarded26 Nov 2024
Value£400,000.00
SupplierGrant Thornton UK LLP
AgencyCumberland Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Expires in 3y 1mo5y term, 39% elapsed
Awarded 26 Nov 2024Expires 25 Nov 2029
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Cumberland Council awarded a contract to Grant Thornton UK LLP for the provision of a Reporting Accountant to carry out assurance work in relation to Housing Benefit, as required by the Department for Work and Pensions.
The contract covers the years ending 31 March 2024, 31 March 2025, and 31 March 2026, with an option to extend for up to an additional 2 years.
The contract value is £400,000.
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