Award

Interim Finance Accountant

O F W A T

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Award

24 May 2023 at 12:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The buying organization, O F W A T, has recently awarded a contract for the provision of an Interim Finance Accountant in the services category. The procurement stage was a single tender action under direct procurement method. The contract period runs from 17th March 2023 to 1st September 2023. The location for service delivery is in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, specifically in Birmingham. The tender had a deadline for submissions on 10th March 2023.

This tender for an Interim Finance Accountant provides an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in finance and accounting services to compete. Businesses capable of handling financial accounts preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, VAT returns, and other financial tasks would be well-suited to participate. The contract offers a chance for growth and collaboration with O F W A T in addressing the finance workload related to system implementation and stabilization activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim Finance Accountant

Notice Description

Used Ofwat's Conditions of Contract for Temporary Staff (via Intermediary). Interim Finance Accountant The Services required are to support the backlog of finance work that has built up whilst the Oracle finance system was implemented. The Finance Team are still low on resource due to the clearing of priority issues on the Oracle system and moving from implementation to stabilisation whilst supporting and training Ofwat business users on Oracle. The main tasks will include, but not restricted to: Main tasks: Financial accounts prep & Year end closedown Capital accounting (fixed assets, leases, IFRS16) Government data returns preparation and submission Support for Accounts Payable and making improvements IAS19 annual leave calculation Balance Sheet reconciliations Whole of Gov Accs preparation and submission KPI data calculation & monitoring VAT return preparation and submission Support for Oracle reporting development (for year end fin stats) May also involve: Month End prep and closedown Budget set up for new FY Year end accruals Oracle System Admin Development of finance training for the business Oracle Reporting development (for month end, data analysis, budget holders) The role shall be working 28 hours a week, excluding lunch breaks and excluding English public holidays.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee85e5c1-846a-49d1-bbdb-d88701fa2a96
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54357717-5963-4503-a2c9-3eaf7c2ea8cb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,986 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,986 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2023 - 1 Sep 2023 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
O F W A T
Contact Name
Lena Cluxton
Contact Email
lena.cluxton@ofwat.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 644 7534

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RM RECRUIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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