Beever and Struthers wins housing ombudsman payroll deal

Beever and Struthers has been appointed to provide payroll for the Independent Housing Ombudsman. The ombudsman provides free and impartial dispute resolution services for tenants and landlords.

The management and administration deal will last for an initial period of three years.

"Their understanding of the sector made them our preferred choice to administer our payroll. We are looking forward to a long-term relationship with them," said Michelle Magnusen, procurement manager for the ombudsman.

B&S has also won contracts with seven social housing groups for business planning validation services. The Manchester-based firm was appointed by Merseyside-based One Vision Housing, First Choice Homes Oldham, Tristar Homes of Stockton-on-Tees, Cardiff-based Taff Housing Association, Boston Mayflower and Longhurst Group both based in Boston, Lincs and Waterloo Housing Group based in Oadby, Leicestershire.

Validations are performed for various reasons - from stock transfer funder requirements to moving data from Excel-based modelling tools to Brixx financial planning software.