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title: "Payables Audit Services - Award Notice"
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# Payables Audit Services - Award Notice

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d0bc75f-1045-44fe-aeda-26302badec7d

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has finalised a contract for "Payables Audit Services" under the industry category of financial auditing services. This contract, awarded to Rockford Associates Limited, a large supplier based in Leicester, aims to assist the University in cash recovery by identifying errors, duplication, or overpayments on the accounts payable ledger. This audit covers financial years 2021/22, 2022/23, and 2023/24, with audit activities running from 24 February 2025 to 28 February 2026. The procurement process is selective, using a framework agreement, and the overall forecasted contract value stands at £35,000 excluding VAT. Key contacts include Lee Bryant from the University of Bristol.

This tender represents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial auditing and cash recovery services, especially SMEs and VCSEs. Companies experienced in payables audits and capable of dealing with complex financial inquiries will find this contract particularly beneficial. The contract, based on a commission model, offers an avenue for firms to showcase their expertise, secure meaningful financial engagements, and expand their portfolio through a prestigious client like the University of Bristol.

## Notice

To undertake a payables audit to assist the University in cash recovery by identifying errors, duplication, or overpayments on our accounts payable ledger. The audit will look back over records for the last 3 years covering financial years 21/22, 22/23 and 23/24 and engage directly with the University's suppliers where required to investigate and resolve issues. Contract Direct Awarded via CCS RM6226 Debt Resolution Services framework and specifically Lot 15: Spend Analytics and Recovery Services (Accounts Payable Review). Additional information: Contract is commission based. Forecasted contract value is PS35,000 Ex VAT but subject to change depending on the amount of funds recovered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5d3593a-6b0d-44f0-ae27-f228fbdc73f1 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROCKFORD ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5d3593a-6b0d-44f0-ae27-f228fbdc73f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5d3593a-6b0d-44f0-ae27-f228fbdc73f1
  20th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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