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Invoice Duplicate Payments

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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24 Feb 2025 at 16:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "Invoice Duplicate Payments" project, managed by Birmingham City Council, falls within the Financial and Insurance Services category. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract, valued at £175,000, commenced on 3rd March 2025 and will conclude on 2nd July 2025. The tendering process has been completed, and the contract has been awarded to Audit Partnership Limited. The award for this project was made on 24th February 2025, and Birmingham City Council is the primary contracting authority located in Birmingham (postal code B1 1BB).

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in providing specialised financial services. The nature of the contract requires expertise in identifying and handling invoice duplicate payments, indicating that firms experienced in financial auditing and accounts payable auditing would be well-suited to compete. With the targeted focus on providing efficient and accurate financial services, such contracts can significantly bolster business portfolios and open avenues for future tenders and long-term partnerships with public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invoice Duplicate Payments

Notice Description

Invoice Duplicate Payments

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a4b0f196-4287-458a-a9b2-229d2be214cd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb14e126-fe61-4c52-b546-a909e43bcbb3
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 2 Jul 2025 1-6 months
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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cps@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AUDIT PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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