---
title: "Software Maintenance Agreement and Support Agreement - Apex Asset Management Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06718d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-23"
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# Software Maintenance Agreement and Support Agreement - Apex Asset Management Software

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06718d

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026327-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £152,587 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | North Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Irvine South |
| Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROWANWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026327-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823872
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00337

## Provenance

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