This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jul 2026 at 16:03

Tender

27 May 2026 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "COV - Accounts Payable Recovery Audit (2026)" was led by Coventry City Council, a public authority within sub-central government in the UK. The tender categorised under "services" within the accounting, auditing, and fiscal services was conducted through an open competition procurement method. Initially initiated in the tender stage on 27th May 2026, it progressed to the contract award stage on 21st July 2026. With services set to begin on 1st August 2026, the contract will run until 31st July 2027, with a potential extension to 31st July 2028. The procurement aims to identify, validate, and recover monies owed while providing insights for continuous improvements.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in accounting and auditing services, particularly those with expertise in financial recovery and process optimisation. Large-scale firms like Liberata UK Limited, who secured the contract, demonstrate the calibre expected. However, entities of varied sizes with competitive technical and pricing solutions could also find opportunities in such contracts by effectively aligning with requirements set by public entities like Coventry City Council. Businesses adept at navigating open competitions and providing value-driven outcomes stand a good chance of thriving through such opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

COV - Accounts Payable Recovery Audit (2026)

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a60b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068890-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIBERATA

Further Information

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