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title: "Provision of Duplicate Payment Detection Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06843f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD"
published: "2026-04-16"
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# Provision of Duplicate Payment Detection Software

Buyer: THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06843f

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## Summary

The Council of the City of Wakefield has completed a procurement process for duplicate payment detection software, with a contract signed on 17th September 2025 and running until 7th September 2028. The contract, valued at £80,000, falls under the "services" category, specifically IT services covering consulting, software development, internet, and support. This initiative is designed to integrate with Wakefield's Accounts Payable system to prevent and recover duplicate payments. The buying process was classified as "below threshold - limited competition," and the procurement stage has transitioned from tender to award, with award notice published on 16th April 2026. The project targets the UKE4 region, enhancing financial processes via innovative software.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly in software development and support. Due to the focused scope on duplicate payment detection and database reconciliation, firms with expertise in financial technologies stand to gain by either participating in similar future tenders or offering complementary services. The success of FISCAL TECHNOLOGIES LTD, a small-to-medium enterprise, in securing this contract demonstrates the viability for SMEs to enter this market. Companies aiming for growth in the public sector would benefit from aligning their offerings with emerging technological needs in municipal finance systems.

## Notice

Duplicate payment detection software that integrates with our Accounts Payable system to identify and report potential duplicate supplier invoices prior to those invoices being paid. The system also provides a comprehensive suite of reports, detailing reasons and actions taken with regard to prevention and recovery of duplicate payments and supplier records. Additional module added - statement reconciliation which allows for a semi-automatic process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034716-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF1 2HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wakefield North |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 12:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034716-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034716-2026
  16th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fiscaltec.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/

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