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title: "AP VAT Recovery Audit"
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buyer: "BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL"
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# AP VAT Recovery Audit

Buyer: BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8aa30a26-75b2-48f0-a055-ed4674bbff2f

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## Summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council has concluded the procurement process for the AP VAT Recovery Audit, with the award being finalised on 30th May 2025. This contract involves auditing the Council's disbursement and accounting systems to guarantee supplier compliance and recover any amounts due. The procurement falls under the accounting and auditing services category and is set to occur in the South West region of the United Kingdom. It commenced using the direct award method for a contract valued at £100,000, spanning from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2029.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in accounting and auditing services, particularly SMEs, to grow by engaging with local government bodies in the region. Given its nature, businesses with expertise in supplier compliance and systems auditing would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future, especially those capable of addressing financial accountability and recovery processes. The direct award approach highlights the potential for a straightforward process, allowing businesses to demonstrate their capacity and efficiency effectively.

## Notice

The Supplier will perform a review and audit of the Buyer's disbursement and\r relevant accounting systems and procedures to ensure supplier compliance and\r recover any amounts due to the Buyer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe9312e9-c0c3-4dee-bc58-1ebb03f39672 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Kingsmead |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| 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

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 30 May 2025 at 08:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe9312e9-c0c3-4dee-bc58-1ebb03f39672
- 29 May 2025 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/389b2f86-4d0d-4178-8889-f55af035bea1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe9312e9-c0c3-4dee-bc58-1ebb03f39672
  30th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/389b2f86-4d0d-4178-8889-f55af035bea1
  29th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bathnes.gov.uk

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