Tender

Student Management Systems and Associated Services

APUC LIMITED

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Tender

10 Jun 2022 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently open and managed by APUC Limited, focusing on the provision of "Student Management Systems and Associated Services" within the education sector. This initiative, valued at approximately £50 million, is available for universities and colleges across Scotland and the wider UK, with key dates including a tender submission deadline of 20th July 2022. The procurement method being utilised is an open procedure, and the framework agreement includes significant services such as system implementation and consultancy for both higher and further education institutions.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and software development, particularly those experienced in education technology. Companies providing solutions capable of operating effectively across multi-campus environments will be well-positioned to participate and benefit from the potential contract value. Furthermore, those with proven experience in delivering similar projects within the past three years will have a competitive edge, making this a viable opportunity for growth in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Student Management Systems and Associated Services

Notice Description

Framework for Student Management 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; Consultancy; Support and Maintenance; Hosting. Required solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus environments. The framework agreement includes: Lot1 - Student Management Systems (Higher Education) Lot2 - Student Management Systems (Further Education Colleges) The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited) and other UK procurement consortia as listed further below.

Lot Information

Student Management Systems - Higher Education

Framework for Student Management Systems and Associated Services for Higher Education in the UK. 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 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/

Renewal: The framework agreement will include a minimum term of two years with the option to extend for two further 12 month periods at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Student Management Systems - Further Education Colleges

Framework for Student Management Systems and Associated Services for Further Education Colleges in Scotland and the wider UK. 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 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

Renewal: The framework agreement will include a minimum term of two years with the option to extend for two further 12 month periods at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034516
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015985-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48 months

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC LIMITED
Contact Name
Peter Jackson
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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