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title: "APEX Code review"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-93f902b1-5da5-4fcc-8e45-17051e53070d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE"
published: "2026-04-03"
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# APEX Code review

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93f902b1-5da5-4fcc-8e45-17051e53070d

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1535a669-3d9f-4b45-815f-0d40d568ad61 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROBIQUITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2026 at 14:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1535a669-3d9f-4b45-815f-0d40d568ad61
- 3 Apr 2026 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1535a669-3d9f-4b45-815f-0d40d568ad61

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1535a669-3d9f-4b45-815f-0d40d568ad61
  3rd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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