Tender

Accounts Payable Recovery Audit

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is conducting an open tender process for the procurement of Accounts Payable recovery audit services, which aims to identify and recover overpayments from its Accounts Payable function. This contract is scheduled to run from 10 October 2016 to 31 March 2017, following a tender period that ended on 12 September 2016. The procurement is categorised under auditing services, with the relevant delivery location being in the East of England, UK. Interested parties should register on the Council's procurement system to participate in this initiative.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in auditing and financial recovery services, particularly those capable of delivering no win, no fee models. Companies with experience in identifying financial discrepancies and suggesting process improvements would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process could enhance visibility and foster growth for businesses in the auditing and consultancy sectors, enabling them to contribute effectively to the Council's financial efficiency objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Accounts Payable Recovery Audit

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council is seeking to purchase specialised Accounts Payable recovery audit services that will identify overpayments in its Accounts Payable function and seek to recover overpayments. Accounts Payable transactions in scope are those from April 2011. Additionally, the Council wishes to identify where improvements can be made to its business processes to reduce overpayments in the future. The Accounts Payable recovery audit will: -- Identify overpayments made within the Councils Accounts Payable function; -- Validate with the Council the overpayments identified and seek approval to pursue those overpayments prior to doing so; -- Recover overpayments approved by the Council for recovery; -- Identify areas of improvement in the Accounts Payable function to reduce the number of erroneous payments in the future. The contract is based on a no win, no fee percentage payment model, details of which are contained in the Invitation to Tender and associated documents. Additional information: The Council has considered (pursuant to the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012) whether to explicitly seek social value through this procurement, but has decided, in light of the value and the subject matter, that it is not appropriate on this occasion. The Council has also concluded that it is not necessary to consult about social value in this instance. This procurement will be managed electronically via the Council's procurement system. To participate in this procurement, applicants must 1st be registered on the procurement system at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles Once registered you will be able to view the procurement under the tenders section and express an interest. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the support team by phoning. +44 8442728810 or e-mailing: support@in-tend.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f150c5bf-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97773da7-d89a-4a54-b5c1-fb46b06ebd9e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

72316000 - Data analysis services

79212000 - Auditing services

79940000 - Collection agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Oct 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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