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AP VAT Recovery Audit

BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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30 May 2025 at 08:18

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29 May 2025 at 10:20

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Summary of the contracting process

Bath and North East Somerset Council has concluded the procurement process for the AP VAT Recovery Audit, with the award being finalised on 30th May 2025. This contract involves auditing the Council's disbursement and accounting systems to guarantee supplier compliance and recover any amounts due. The procurement falls under the accounting and auditing services category and is set to occur in the South West region of the United Kingdom. It commenced using the direct award method for a contract valued at £100,000, spanning from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2029.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in accounting and auditing services, particularly SMEs, to grow by engaging with local government bodies in the region. Given its nature, businesses with expertise in supplier compliance and systems auditing would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future, especially those capable of addressing financial accountability and recovery processes. The direct award approach highlights the potential for a straightforward process, allowing businesses to demonstrate their capacity and efficiency effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AP VAT Recovery Audit

Notice Description

The Supplier will perform a review and audit of the Buyer's disbursement and\r relevant accounting systems and procedures to ensure supplier compliance and\r recover any amounts due to the Buyer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe9312e9-c0c3-4dee-bc58-1ebb03f39672
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROCKFORD ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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