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APEX Code review

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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03 Apr 2026 at 14:41

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03 Apr 2026 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has completed a public procurement process concerning the review of APEX Code, awarded under the Crown Commercial Services GCloud 14 framework. The contract is valued at £100,000 including VAT and spans a 14-month period starting from 1st April 2026 and ending on 31st May 2027, with services being delivered in the United Kingdom. Conducted through a selective procurement method, the process utilised a call-off from a framework agreement, targeting the information technology services category classified under CPV 72222300. While the tender process is complete, the award update tag indicates recent developments in the procurement stage.

The opportunities arising from this contract can significantly benefit SMEs and VCSEs, aligning with the suitability criteria set by NAO. Robiquity Limited, a Manchester-based SME specialising in IT services, successfully secured the contract, highlighting the potential for similar businesses to engage in future tenders with government agencies. Companies with expertise in software review, particularly those possessing capacity for flexible and scalable IT solutions, stand to gain from such opportunities. Engaging with NAO and similar government bodies offers a pathway for growth and visibility in public sector procurement processes.

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Notice Title

APEX Code review

Notice Description

National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a contract using Crown Commercial Services GCloud 14 framework to the supplier Robiquity Limited who will be providing APEX Code review. The contract duration will be for 14 months from Wednesday 1st April 2026 until Monday 31st May 2027 with the estimated value of PS100k inclusive of VAT for the duration of the contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-93f902b1-5da5-4fcc-8e45-17051e53070d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1535a669-3d9f-4b45-815f-0d40d568ad61
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROBIQUITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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