Planning

Student Placement Systems and Associated Services

APUC LIMITED

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Planning

06 Nov 2025 at 15:44

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This contracting process is being managed by APUC Limited for a framework agreement titled "Student Placement Systems and Associated Services." It focuses on IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, under the category of services. The procurement is in the planning stage, with an expected future notice publication date on 25 February 2026. The contract is intended for implementation across Scotland, covering universities, colleges, and schools, as well as 32 Scottish local authorities. The budget for this opportunity is set at £3,000,000, and it falls under the legal framework provided by the CELEX regulation 32014L0024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software, system implementation, support, maintenance, and hosting, particularly those with experience in handling multi-campus environments. It is particularly suited for companies that have proven capabilities in providing robust IT solutions for the education sector. Firms that are part of APUC Ltd as members or associate members and those looking to expand their influence across the Scottish educational framework qualifications will find this opportunity lucrative. It presents a strategic chance to establish comprehensive systems that could streamline student placements across various educational institutions. Businesses that specialise in software support services, systems and technical consultancy may find this tender especially relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Student Placement Systems and Associated Services

Notice Description

Framework for Student Placement Systems and Associated Services for Universities, Colleges and Schools in Scotland 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. Student Placement software could be used for many professions but the initial requirement will be based upon the requirement of the Scottish education profession, which is looking to implement one system across the Scottish Higher Education sector and the 32 Scottish local authorities. This framework agreement is available to participation from: Full and Associate Members, and future members, of: Advanced Procurement Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members The Scottish local authorities. https://www.cosla.gov.uk/councils

Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework for Student Placement Systems and Associated Services for Universities, Colleges and Schools in Scotland 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. Student Placement software could be used for many professions but the initial requirement will be based upon the requirement of the Scottish education profession, which is looking to implement one system across the Scottish Higher Education sector and the 32 Scottish local authorities. This framework agreement is available to participation from: Full and Associate Members, and future members, of: Advanced Procurement Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members The Scottish local authorities. https://www.cosla.gov.uk/councils

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071744-2025
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

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

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Feb 20261 day to go
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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

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