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Housing Benefit Audit

Folkestone and Hythe District Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Folkestone and Hythe District Council

Buyer Address: Civic Centre, Folkestone, CT20 2QY, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Ade Agboola

Contact Email: ade.agboola@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1303853377

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
150000.0 GBP
Published
02 Jun 2025, 12:35
Deadline
14 Mar 2025, 23:59
Contract Start
31 Mar 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2028, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
79212000 - Auditing services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Grant Thornton UK LLP
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

Auditing services for the Council's Housing Benefit claim.

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