Tender

Student Accommodation, Conference/Event, Delivered Catering & Hotel Management System(s) & Associated Services

APUC LIMITED

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Tender

07 Jul 2022 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by APUC Limited, focusing on the provision of a comprehensive Student Accommodation, Conference/Event, Catering & Hotel Management System(s) and associated services. This framework agreement, valued at £40 million, targets the education sector within the UK, specifically benefiting universities and colleges. Currently in the tender stage, submissions must be completed by 15 August 2022. Potential bidders are encouraged to submit their proposals electronically by following the guidelines outlined on the official procurement platform.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses skilled in IT services, particularly those with expertise in consulting, software development, and system integration. Companies specialising in areas such as accommodation management systems, event management solutions, and catering technology would be ideally positioned to compete. Successful contractors can not only establish long-term partnerships with institutions but also benefit from the possibility of contract extensions based on performance, promoting sustainable business growth in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Student Accommodation, Conference/Event, Delivered Catering & Hotel Management System(s) & Associated Services

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for a Student Accommodation, Conference/Event, Catering & Hotel Management System(s) and Associated Services Framework Agreement. The Agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited) and other UK procurement consortia as listed below: London Universities Purchasing Consortium and its members (LUPC) North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium and its members (NWUPC) North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium and its members (NEUPC) Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales and its members HEPCW Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium its members (SUPC)

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Student Accommodation Management Systems

The scope of Lot 1 is the supply and delivery of Student Accommodation Management Systems for Universities and Colleges in Scotland and the wider UK, as detailed in Appendix E - List of Institutions. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: system implementation, migration support, support and maintenance, hosting, configuration and development if required by Institutions. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Lot 2 - Conference / Event Management Systems

The scope of Lot 2 is the delivery of Conference / Event Management Systems for Universities and Colleges in Scotland and the wider UK, as detailed in Appendix E - List of Institutions. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: system implementation; migration support; support and maintenance; hosting; configuration and development if required by Institutions. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Lot 3 - Delivered Catering Management Systems

The scope of Lot 3 is the delivery of Delivered Catering Management Systems for Universities and Colleges in Scotland and the wider UK, as detailed in Appendix E - List of Institutions. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: system implementation; migration support; support and maintenance; hosting; configuration and development if required by Institutions. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Lot 4 - Hotel Management Systems

The scope of Lot 4 is the supply and delivery of Hotel Management Systems for Universities and Colleges in Scotland and the wider UK, as detailed in Appendix E - List of Institutions. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: system implementation; migration support; support and maintenance; hosting; configuration and development if required by Institutions. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements

Lot 5 - Multi-Functional System

The scope of Lot 5 is the supply and delivery of a Multi-Functional System which includes Student Management system, Conference/Event Management system, Delivered Catering system and Hotel Management System functionalities for Universities and Colleges in Scotland and the wider UK, as detailed in Appendix E - List of Institutions. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: system implementation; migration support; support and maintenance; hosting; configuration and development if required by Institutions. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034f8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018663-2022
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

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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