--- title: "Audit Automation and Data Extraction Platform" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000837985" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837985" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000837985.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000837985.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "AUDIT SCOTLAND" published: "2026-07-24" --- # Audit Automation and Data Extraction Platform Buyer: AUDIT SCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000837985 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837985) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000837985.json) ## Summary 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. ## 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.. See Specification of Requirements Renewal: Initial 12 months contract with one additional 12-month option for extension ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560836 | | 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 | | 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 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560836 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560836 Audit Automation and Data Extraction Platform - Audit Scotland seeks to procure an Audit Automation and Data Extraction Platform to support financial audit and related assurance activities ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=837985 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837985 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=837985 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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