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Accounts Payable Audit Solution

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

02 Jan 2018 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Essex County Council as the buying organisation, which has initiated a tender titled "Accounts Payable Audit Solution". This project falls under the industry category of software and information systems, specifically designed to prevent duplicate invoice payments. The contract, valued at £74,086, is currently in the award stage, having been completed as of January 2, 2018. The contract period is set to commence on February 1, 2018, and conclude on January 31, 2021. The delivery location for this contract is in the South East region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement method used was a selective tendering process through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in software development and auditing solutions. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in software packages aimed at financial management or compliance auditing would be well-suited to compete. By participating in such tenders, these organisations can expand their market presence and contribute to public sector innovation while benefiting from ongoing contracts with Essex County Council.

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Notice Title

Accounts Payable Audit Solution

Notice Description

Software to prevent duplicate invoice payments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-35e9ca01-be70-46f7-bcc8-97eaf21cb1d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b51c6c46-eda7-4c52-a30d-fc81b9dcc091
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£74,086 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,086 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
paul.french@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FISCAL TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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