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Invoice Receipt and Processing Service

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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14 May 2026 at 13:31

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Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has completed a procurement process for an "Invoice Receipt and Processing Service" under the limited competition procurement method. The process focused on securing a qualified provider to manage the Council's invoice processing effectively. The procurement, classified under software-related services, is intended to enhance the Accounts Payable function with a high level of accuracy and reliability. Located in Sheffield, this initiative falls within the sub-central government category and the contract was awarded to Parseq Managed Services Limited, with the service extending from 29th June 2026 to 28th June 2028. The contract, valued at £92,799.70 gross, was signed on 14th May 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial software solutions and back-office management services to access long-term contracts with public authorities. Large-scale service providers familiar with municipal financial systems stand to benefit, particularly those based in or capable of serving the South Yorkshire area. The completion of this contract showcases the demand for reliable service providers capable of enhancing operational efficiency within local government frameworks, offering a pathway for similar businesses to engage in future public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invoice Receipt and Processing Service

Notice Description

Sheffield City Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced service provider to deliver a comprehensive, high quality Invoice Receipt and Processing Service. This service will play a key role in supporting the Council's Accounts Payable function by ensuring that all supplier invoices are captured, validated, processed, and made available for upload into the Council's financial systems with exceptional accuracy and reliability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0698d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044414-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£77,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PARSEQ MANAGED SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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