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Tender

24 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, initiated by Audit Scotland, involves the tendering for an "Audit Automation and Data Extraction Platform" designed to enhance financial audit and assurance activities. The open procedure is in the tender stage with key dates including the submission deadline on 25th August 2026 and the award period starting later that day at 12:30 p.m. The contract falls under the services category and will primarily take place in Edinburgh, within the UKM region. Interested parties are encouraged to submit electronic responses to this opportunity, facilitated by a central purchasing body.

This procurement represents a valuable growth opportunity for businesses specialising in audit technologies and data extraction services. Companies with expertise in servicing public sector financial audits or those providing scalable and secure software platforms tailored to such unique requirements will particularly benefit from this tender. The potential for user scalability alongside stringent security measures presents opportunities for innovative solutions providers. This tender is ideally suited for firms capable of servicing the distinct needs of the public sector, especially those with experience in handling significant contracts governed by public law.

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Notice Title

Audit Automation and Data Extraction Platform

Notice Description

Audit Scotland seeks to procure an Audit Automation and Data Extraction Platform to support financial audit and related assurance activities

Lot Information

Lot 1

Audit Scotland seeks to procure an Audit Automation and Data Extraction Platform to support financial audit and related assurance activities, to be introduced as follows: Initial rollout (as of year 1 of the contract): up to 150 users: 100 users in the first six months 150 users in the next six months Full roll-out (as of year 2 of the contract): a maximum of 240 users (covering Audit Services Group financial auditors, and Innovation & Quality support staff) The solution will support: Performing financial audit testing (e.g. accounts checks, invoice testing) Collecting high-quality audit documentation and evidence Auditor's understanding of the requirements and expectations of financial audit testing Increasing the consistency and quality of documentation around testing performed and audit evidence obtained Collaboration and review workflows The solution must demonstrate scalability, security, and suitability for the unique requirements of the public sector external financial audit process. The solution must support working with data that represents accounting practices and data formats that are specific to the public sector. See Specification of Requirements for full details.. See Specification of Requirements

Renewal: Initial 12 months contract with one additional 12-month option for extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837985
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560836
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72310000 - Data-processing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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