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title: "Accounts Payable Audit Solution"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-02-23"
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# Accounts Payable Audit Solution

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3bae0d8d-2e17-44da-9898-cb4c5531ea00

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Essex County Council, which has completed a tender for an "Accounts Payable Audit Solution," aimed at providing cloud-based software to prevent duplicate payments. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified primarily as inventory management software, alongside financial analysis, systems, and accounting software. The contract, awarded on 14th December 2020, has a value of £97,932 and is effective from 1st February 2021 to 31st January 2024. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, with the delivery address located in the East of England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs focused on software development and financial services, particularly those specialising in cloud-based solutions. Businesses that can offer innovative technologies to streamline accounting processes or enhance financial oversight would be particularly well-suited to compete. With the ongoing contract providing a framework for future projects, companies looking to expand their clientele within the public sector should consider engaging with Essex County Council and similar authorities as potential growth avenues.

## Notice

Cloud based software to prevent duplicate payments made by Essex County Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45a340d2-b58d-4a86-a0c1-47840128b486 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £97,932 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FISCAL TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48430000 - Inventory management software package
- 48441000 - Financial analysis software package
- 48442000 - Financial systems software package
- 48443000 - Accounting software package

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2021 at 12:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45a340d2-b58d-4a86-a0c1-47840128b486

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45a340d2-b58d-4a86-a0c1-47840128b486
  23rd February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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