Planning

Similarity Detection Systems

APUC LIMITED

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Planning

29 Jan 2021 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by APUC Limited, which is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for Similarity Detection Systems on behalf of UK Universities and Colleges. This tender, titled "Similarity Detection Systems", falls under the IT services category, with a focus on consulting, software development, and support. The process is currently at the planning stage, with a crucial future notice expected on 15 April 2021. The scope of the procurement covers the supply and support of Similarity Detection Systems, and the delivery location includes Scotland and the wider UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the IT sector, particularly those specialising in educational software, database solutions, and IT consulting services. Companies that engage in software development, offering managed hosting, solution consultancy, or systems integration are well-suited to compete for this framework agreement. Participation in this procurement could allow suppliers to expand their clientele within the higher education sector and establish long-term relationships with various regional purchasing consortia.

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Notice Title

Similarity Detection Systems

Notice Description

APUC is seeking to re-tender for a Framework Agreement for Similarity Detection Systems on behalf of the UK Universities and Colleges. APUC would welcome pre-tender discussions with suppliers in the market.

Lot Information

Lot 1

APUC is seeking to re-tender for a Framework Agreement for Similarity Detection Systems. The current APUC Similarity Detection Systems Framework Agreement is due to expire on 31st August 2021. The scope of this procurement covers the supply of Similarity Detection Systems and Associated Services including but not limited to provision of: - Timely installation of all required software functionality and upgrades; - All associated software licensing and or equivalent model of service delivery; - Support and Maintenance in line with contractual Service Level obligations; - Managed Hosting Infrastructure, as required by Institutions, scalable to deliver all Service Level obligations; -Solution Implementation including Data Migration as required by Institutions; - High performance Integration with a range of corporate and specialist education sector Systems; - Access to relevant institutional data for business intelligence/reporting purposes; - Solution Consultancy if required by Institutions This framework agreement will be available to participation from Full and Associate Members, and future members, within the UK higher education regional purchasing consortia as follows: Advanced Procurement Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) and associated members. http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC); https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC); https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC); https://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC); https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members Higher Education Purchasing Consortium, Wales (HEPCW). http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028e76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001824-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48190000 - Educational software package

48611000 - Database software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Apr 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ang@apuc-scot.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314428930

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

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