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Audit Automation and Data Extraction Platform

Audit Scotland · tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 26 Sept 2026, 18:16.

Opportunity overview

Audit Scotland seeks to procure an Audit Automation and Data Extraction Platform to support financial audit and related assurance activities

Classification

  • CPV72310000 — Data-processing services

Lots

  • 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 RequirementsValue not stated

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
AS-26-021
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Has Recurrence
No

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
72310000
Description
Data-processing services

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Communication

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
[4B2a] Specific yearly turnover The bidder should provide its yearly (specific) turnover in the business area(s) covered by the contract and specified. Number of fiscal years - 3
Minimum
[4B4] Financial ratio The bidder confirms the name, value and/or range of the financial ratios specified are as follows: Start date - 04/04/2025 End date - 03/04/2026 Minimum requirement Current assets/Total assets Current assets / Total balance sheet Please confirm your organisation's Current Assets to Total Assets ratio, calculated using the most recent audited accounts, and confirm whether this ratio is 0.7 or greater. Insurance requirements [4B5a] Insurance - Professional Risk Indemnity The Bidder confirms they already have or can commit to obtain, prior to the commencement of the contract, the levels of insurance cover indicated in terms of Professional Risk Indemnity Insurance. Minimum amount GBP 2,000,000 [4B5b] Insurance - Employer's (Compulsory) Liability The Bidder confirms they already have or can commit to obtain, prior to the commencement of the contract, the levels of Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance cover indicated. Minimum amount GBP 5,000,000 [4B5c] Insurance - All other types listed The Bidder confirms they already have or can commit to obtain, prior to the commencement of the contract, the levels of all other types of insurance cover indicated. Public Liability Insurance Minimum amount GBP 5,000,000

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
[4C10] Subcontracting proportion Please provide details of the proportion (i.e. percentage) of the contract that you intend to subcontract: Requirement - Please confirm whether any part of the contract will be delivered through subcontractors. If so, provide the subcontractor's name, address, role in contract delivery, and the approximate percentage of the contract to be subcontracted.

Applies To

supplier

Contract terms

Performance Terms
KPIs will be included for this requirement.

Other Requirements

Requires Staff Names And Qualifications
Yes

Covered By

GPA

Tender Period

Ends
25 Aug 2026, 12:00

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
180

Expected award period

Starts
25 Aug 2026, 12:30

Bid Opening

Date
25 Aug 2026, 12:30
Description
Procurement

Address

Street Address
Glasgow

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
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
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
80
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
20

Contract period

Duration In Days
360

Renewal

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

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Audit Scotland
Id
GB-FTS-27530

Identifier

Legal Name
Audit Scotland

Address

Street Address
102 West Port
Locality
Edinburgh
Region
UKM
Postal Code
EH3 9DN
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 7970331736

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Audit
Organisation 2
Name
Edinburgh Shreiff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Id
GB-FTS-185173

Identifier

Legal Name
Edinburgh Shreiff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

Address

Street Address
Sheriff Court House, 27 Chambers Street
Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH1 1LB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Edinburgh · UKM · EH3 9DN · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 070006-2026tender ·