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Student Placement Systems and Associated Services

APUC Limited

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28 May 2026 at 13:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process outlined is conducted by APUC Limited, a central purchasing body in Stirling, Scotland. The tender, titled "Student Placement Systems and Associated Services," falls within the IT services industry category, specifically relating to consulting, software development, internet, and support services (CPV: 72000000). The procurement method employed is an open procedure and is currently at the tender stage, with submissions closing on 7th July 2026 at 17:00 BST. The framework, valued at £5,000,000 and lasting for a contract period of 720 days with possible extensions, is aimed at serving universities, colleges, local authorities, and partner sectors across Scotland. Community benefits are also incorporated into this tender, with expected provisions for training opportunities, apprenticeships, and potential community investment.

For businesses, this tender offers substantial growth opportunities, particularly for those specialising in IT services that cater to educational and governmental sectors. Companies with expertise in system implementation, migration support, software support, and hosting services would be well-positioned to compete. To succeed, bidders should demonstrate strong service delivery capabilities, as this is heavily weighted in the evaluation criteria. The ability to maintain a robust supply chain and financial stability, evidenced by adequate insurance levels and prompt payment systems, is crucial. The framework will enable up to five participants, providing a competitive but comprehensive opportunity for businesses looking to expand their reach within Scotland's educational institutions and public sector.

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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, Local Authorities and partner sectors 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-site environments. The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited) and other procurement consortia as listed further below.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework for Student Placement Systems and Associated Services for Universities, Colleges, Local Authorities and partner sectors 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-site environments. The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited), Scotland Excel and the Scottish Government.

Renewal: Two further periods of 12 months at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a7b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050318-2026
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

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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2026Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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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