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Financial and Performance Audit management software and services

AUDIT SCOTLAND

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08 Jul 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Audit Scotland has successfully concluded the procurement process for the "Financial and Performance Audit management software and services" contract, awarded to Node4 Ltd. The contract involves the implementation of the Apex system, alongside providing ongoing support and maintenance services. This project pertains to the general public services category and is significant for its technological focus, with operations centred around Millennium Way, Derby. The process was completed through an open procurement method, embodying an open procedure, and it is currently in the award stage, with the contract signed on 30th June 2026. The total value of the contract is GBP 1,730,446, marking a substantial investment in enhancing audit management capabilities.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in software implementation and support. Suitable contenders for similar future opportunities include large-scale firms with expertise in public sector technology solutions and the capability to handle sophisticated performance audit systems. This procurement process exemplifies the drive towards integrating advanced technologies in public services, offering ongoing contractual engagements and expansions for firms with a robust portfolio in software services and public sector collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Financial and Performance Audit management software and services

Notice Description

Implementation of Apex system, and provide an ongoing support and maintenance service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Implementation of Apex system, and provide ongoing support and maintenance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836886
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559710
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72263000 - Software implementation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,730,446 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AUDIT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9DN
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLF11 Derby
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NODE4

Further Information

Notice Documents

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