---
title: "Financial and Performance Audit management software and services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000836886"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "AUDIT SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-07-08"
---

# Financial and Performance Audit management software and services

Buyer: AUDIT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000836886

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559710 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,730,446 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLF11 Derby |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NODE4 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72263000 - Software implementation services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559710

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559710
  Financial and Performance Audit management software and services - Implementation of Apex system, and provide an ongoing support and maintenance service.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836886

## Provenance

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