--- title: "Accounts Payable Recovery Audit" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f150c5bf-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f150c5bf-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f150c5bf-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f150c5bf-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Accounts Payable Recovery Audit Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f150c5bf-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f150c5bf-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f150c5bf-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary Norfolk County Council is conducting an open tender process for the procurement of Accounts Payable recovery audit services, which aims to identify and recover overpayments from its Accounts Payable function. This contract is scheduled to run from 10 October 2016 to 31 March 2017, following a tender period that ended on 12 September 2016. The procurement is categorised under auditing services, with the relevant delivery location being in the East of England, UK. Interested parties should register on the Council's procurement system to participate in this initiative. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in auditing and financial recovery services, particularly those capable of delivering no win, no fee models. Companies with experience in identifying financial discrepancies and suggesting process improvements would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process could enhance visibility and foster growth for businesses in the auditing and consultancy sectors, enabling them to contribute effectively to the Council's financial efficiency objectives. ## Notice Norfolk County Council is seeking to purchase specialised Accounts Payable recovery audit services that will identify overpayments in its Accounts Payable function and seek to recover overpayments. Accounts Payable transactions in scope are those from April 2011. Additionally, the Council wishes to identify where improvements can be made to its business processes to reduce overpayments in the future. The Accounts Payable recovery audit will: -- Identify overpayments made within the Councils Accounts Payable function; -- Validate with the Council the overpayments identified and seek approval to pursue those overpayments prior to doing so; -- Recover overpayments approved by the Council for recovery; -- Identify areas of improvement in the Accounts Payable function to reduce the number of erroneous payments in the future. The contract is based on a no win, no fee percentage payment model, details of which are contained in the Invitation to Tender and associated documents. Additional information: The Council has considered (pursuant to the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012) whether to explicitly seek social value through this procurement, but has decided, in light of the value and the subject matter, that it is not appropriate on this occasion. The Council has also concluded that it is not necessary to consult about social value in this instance. This procurement will be managed electronically via the Council's procurement system. To participate in this procurement, applicants must 1st be registered on the procurement system at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles Once registered you will be able to view the procurement under the tenders section and express an interest. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the support team by phoning. +44 8442728810 or e-mailing: support@in-tend.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97773da7-d89a-4a54-b5c1-fb46b06ebd9e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Oct 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NORWICH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR1 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Lakenham | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71620000 - Analysis services - 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services - 72316000 - Data analysis services - 79212000 - Auditing services - 79940000 - Collection agency services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97773da7-d89a-4a54-b5c1-fb46b06ebd9e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97773da7-d89a-4a54-b5c1-fb46b06ebd9e 27th July 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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