Tender

COV - Accounts Payable Recovery Audit (2026)

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

27 May 2026 at 11:32

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council has initiated a public procurement process titled "COV - Accounts Payable Recovery Audit (2026)" to find a qualified supplier for auditing services. Classified under the accounting and auditing services industry category, this opportunity is specifically aimed at conducting a comprehensive audit to identify, validate, and recover funds owed to the council, as well as providing valuable insights for process improvement. Interested parties can submit proposals via Coventry's e-procurement portal, CSW-JETS, by the deadline on 17th June 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 31st July 2026, with a potential extension up to 30th July 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial auditing and recovery services. Firms with a proven track record of delivering insightful audits and financial recoveries for public sector entities are well-suited to compete. The procurement method employed is an open competition, ensuring a fair bidding process for all eligible suppliers. By participating, businesses not only have the chance to secure a substantial contract with a UK sub-central government authority but also to tap into future collaborative opportunities across multiple councils within the CSW-JETS network.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COV - Accounts Payable Recovery Audit (2026)

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and qualified supplier to deliver a comprehensive Accounts Payable recovery audit. The purpose of the audit is to identify, validate and recover monies owed to the Council, while also providing insight into root causes and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial term of the Contract will be for a period of twelve (12) months from the commencement, but may be extended, by mutual agreement, by one (1) increment of twelve (12) months to an expiry date no later than twenty-four (24) months from the commencement date. The Contract will be subject to review throughout the initial term, and the results of the review(s) will inform the Council's decision as to whether to offer any extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a60b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049611-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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