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Accounts Payable Audit Solution

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Feb 2021 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Essex County Council, which has completed a tender for an "Accounts Payable Audit Solution," aimed at providing cloud-based software to prevent duplicate payments. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified primarily as inventory management software, alongside financial analysis, systems, and accounting software. The contract, awarded on 14th December 2020, has a value of £97,932 and is effective from 1st February 2021 to 31st January 2024. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, with the delivery address located in the East of England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs focused on software development and financial services, particularly those specialising in cloud-based solutions. Businesses that can offer innovative technologies to streamline accounting processes or enhance financial oversight would be particularly well-suited to compete. With the ongoing contract providing a framework for future projects, companies looking to expand their clientele within the public sector should consider engaging with Essex County Council and similar authorities as potential growth avenues.

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Notice Title

Accounts Payable Audit Solution

Notice Description

Cloud based software to prevent duplicate payments made by Essex County Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45a340d2-b58d-4a86-a0c1-47840128b486
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48430000 - Inventory management software package

48441000 - Financial analysis software package

48442000 - Financial systems software package

48443000 - Accounting software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,932 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2024 2-3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

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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