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Software Maintenance Agreement and Support Agreement - Apex Asset Management Software

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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23 Mar 2026 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council has completed the procurement process for a Software Maintenance Agreement and Support Agreement focused on Apex Asset Management Software, falling under the industry category of Software Maintenance and Repair Services. Operating within the UK region UKM93, this procurement initiated in tender phase and has now reached the award phase, with the contract being signed on the 23rd March 2023. The agreement spans from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2027, without prior publication of a call for competition, due to it being a legacy ICT system maintained in collaboration with the incumbent supplier since 2009. The procurement method employed was limited, citing rationale outside the scope of standard directives.

This tender allows businesses specialising in software maintenance and repair, particularly those familiar with legacy systems, to engage in growth opportunities by collaborating with regional authorities like North Ayrshire Council. The awarded contract valued at £152,587.72, is managed by Rowanwood Professional Services LTD, a large-scale supplier. Organisations with expertise in maintaining proprietary systems and offering bespoke support would be well-positioned to compete in future opportunities. As the contract is for the upgrade and continuous maintenance of critical software systems, businesses with knowledge in SAP system enhancements would find this sector appealing.

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Notice Title

Software Maintenance Agreement and Support Agreement - Apex Asset Management Software

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council require software maintenance & access to the APEX System. The contract has recently been modified to upgrade to the most recent version of the SAP System. The contract commenced on 1st April 2023, the contract completion date is 31st March 2027 and will terminate on this date unless otherwise advised in advance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council require software maintenance & access to the APEX System. The contract has recently been modified to upgrade to the most recent version of the SAP System. The contract commenced on 1st April 2023, the contract completion date is 31st March 2027 and will terminate on this date unless otherwise advised in advance.

Procurement Information

This is a legacy ICT system that only the incumbent supplier can maintain and support. this software system was made in collaboration with the supplier in 2009.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06718d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026327-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£152,587 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROWANWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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