Planning

Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services - APUC Framework

APUC LIMITED

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Planning

21 Feb 2022 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by APUC Limited, which is tasked with securing services pertaining to Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services under the APUC Framework. This tender falls within the IT services industry category, particularly focusing on consulting and software development, and is planned to facilitate institutions within Scotland and the broader UK. Key components of this procurement include three lots, addressing HR/Payroll, Finance, and ERP systems, with an estimated contract value of £42 million. The planning stage is currently active, with further notices anticipated by 1st July 2022 for interested parties.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in IT services, software development, and system integration within the education sector. Businesses focusing on solutions that cater to multi-campus environments are particularly well-suited to compete, as the framework will support universities and colleges requiring comprehensive system implementation, migration support, and ongoing maintenance. Collaborating with the Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC) can enhance participation prospects for firms looking to expand into the public sector within the UK higher education procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services - APUC Framework

Notice Description

Framework for Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges in Scotland, and the wider UK, including provision of all software and any associated licensing. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: System Implementation; Migration Support; Support and Maintenance; Hosting. Required solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus environments. The framework agreement includes: Lot1 - HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services; Lot2 - Finance Systems and Associated Services; Lot3 - ERP Systems and Associated Services. The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited) and members of other UK procurement consortia as listed further below within the Lot descriptions.

Lot Information

HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services

Framework for Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services for Further and Higher Education in Scotland and the wider UK: Lot1, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: System Implementation; Migration Support; Support and Maintenance; Hosting; Configuration and development if required by Institutions. Solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus environments. This framework agreement is available to participation from Full and Associate Members, and future members, within the UK higher education national and 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/

Finance Systems and Associated Services

Framework for Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services for Further and Higher Education in Scotland and the wider UK: Lot2, Finance Systems and Associated Services. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: System Implementation; Migration Support; Support and Maintenance; Hosting; Configuration and development if required by Institutions. Solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus environments. This framework agreement is available to participation from Full and Associate Members, and future members, within the UK higher education national and 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/

Enterprise (ERP) Systems and Associated Services

Framework for Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services for Further and Higher Education in Scotland and the wider UK: Lot3, Enterprise(ERP) Systems and Associated Services. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: System Implementation; Migration Support; Support and Maintenance; Hosting; Configuration and development if required by Institutions. Solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus environments. This framework agreement is available to participation from Full and Associate Members, and future members, within the UK higher education national and 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-031949
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004781-2022
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

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2022Expired
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
pjackson@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
Not specified

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

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