Planning

ITS1060 AP - Student Accommodation, Conference/Event, Delivered Catering & Hotel Management System(s) & Associated Services

APUC LIMITED

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Planning

19 May 2026 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, APUC Limited, is in the planning stage for a procurement titled "ITS1060 AP - Student Accommodation, Conference/Event, Delivered Catering & Hotel Management System(s) & Associated Services." This opportunity falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on software support services. The procurement is intended to benefit not only APUC Limited but also other UK procurement consortia, including LUPC, NWUPC, NEUPC, HEPCW, and SUPC. It is valued at £10,000,000 and covers regions including Scotland and the wider UK, with the main geographical reference being UKM77 in Stirling. Key dates indicate that more notices will be communicated by 16th September 2026, with the procurement method tagged as a tender under the GPA coverage. The process involves a comprehensive framework agreement catering specifically to educational institutions.

This tender offers extensive opportunities for businesses specialising in software support and management systems designed for education institutions. Enterprises equipped to deliver student accommodation, conference/event, catering, and hotel management systems will find substantial growth opportunities. Potential services encompass system implementation, migration support, support and maintenance, hosting, and configuration. The procurement is segmented into five Lots, each offering distinct specialist areas, making it ideal for businesses adept in niche software solutions for the educational sector. Suppliers with experience in complex system deliveries and service maintenance will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, fostering expansion into the UK's educational service market.

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Notice Title

ITS1060 AP - 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. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: system implementation, migration support, support and maintenance, hosting, configuration and development if required by Institutions.

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. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: system implementation; migration support; support and maintenance; hosting; configuration and development if required by Institutions.

Lot 3 - Delivery 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. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: system implementation; migration support; support and maintenance; hosting; configuration and development if required by Institutions.

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. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: system implementation; migration support; support and maintenance; hosting; configuration and development if required by Institutions.

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. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: system implementation; migration support; support and maintenance; hosting; configuration and development if required by Institutions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069bbf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045685-2026
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

48611000 - Database software package

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 20264 months 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

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
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

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

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