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title: "Audit Automation and Data Extraction Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d2a4"
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buyer: "AUDIT SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-07-24"
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# Audit Automation and Data Extraction Platform

Buyer: AUDIT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d2a4

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## Summary

Audit Scotland is seeking to procure a comprehensive Audit Automation and Data Extraction Platform to enhance financial audit and assurance activities. This procurement falls under the services category with a central focus on data-processing services. The project is currently in the tender stage, with the procedure being conducted via an open procurement method. Interested parties should submit their bids electronically by 25 August 2026, with the contract likely commencing immediately thereafter. The platform is intended to support up to 240 users in the UKM region by the second year of rollout. The initiative aims to improve the consistency and quality of audit documentation, and ensure scalability and security for public sector requirements, necessitating a solution tailored to this niche.

This tender presents notable growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in data-processing and audit automation services. With an emphasis on technical quality (80%) over price (20%), businesses with robust technical offerings and a strong track record in public sector engagement stand to benefit significantly. Companies equipped to provide scalable, secure solutions that meet specific public sector needs could leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence and establish robust relationships with public bodies such as Audit Scotland. The contract offers an initial term of 12 months with a potential 12-month extension, affording businesses a dependable revenue stream and platform for sustained growth.

## Notice

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. Additional information: See Specification of Requirements

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070006-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | AUDIT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH3 9DN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72310000 - Data-processing services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 08:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070006-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837985
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=837985
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=837985
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00428
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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