Audit Automation and Data Extraction Platform

Location

Edinburgh

Description

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

Total Quantity or Scope

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.

Renewal Options

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

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 72310000 - Data-processing services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

See Specification of Requirements NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=837985. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (SC Ref:837985) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=837985