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Framework for Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services

APUC LIMITED

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Award

19 Sep 2017 at 00:00

Tender

02 Mar 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is conducted by APUC Limited, centred on a tender titled "Framework for Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services". This initiative targets the education sector within Scotland, specifically supporting Universities and Colleges. The tender period is set to conclude on 20th April 2017, with bids needing to be submitted electronically. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation, and the contract's estimated value falls between £1 million and £29 million. The agreement, upon commencement, will enable direct call-offs by eligible members, providing an opportunity for collaboration and engagement with APUC's network.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software and services related to Student Information Management Systems. Companies specialising in software implementation, migration support, system maintenance, and hosting are particularly well-suited to compete. The framework encourages participation from various suppliers, potentially including those collaborating with regional consortia. Engagement in this framework can facilitate business growth through increased visibility and the establishment of long-term partnerships within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Framework for Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services

Notice Description

APUC Ltd is seeking to appoint a limited number of contractors to a Student Information Management Systems (SIMS) framework for Universities and Colleges in Scotland. The framework includes provision of all software and any associated licensing. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: System Implementation; Migration Support; Support and Maintenance; Hosting. The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited). Parties eligible to use the Framework Agreement are as listed in Appendix E - List of Institutions within the ITT. Glasgow Caledonian University will have the option of a direct call-off from the number one ranked Tenderer. Please see the tender documents for further information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework for Student Information Management Systems(SIMS) for Universities and Colleges 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. Functionality required includes, without limitation to: Curriculum Management; Enquiries and Admissions; Fees/Sponsor Finance; Registration and Student Records; Assessments; Graduation and Awards; Research Post Graduate Progression; Reporting including Statutory Reporting. The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited). Parties eligible to use the Framework Agreement are as listed in Appendix E - List of Institutions within the ITT. Please see the tender documents for further information. During the course of the framework there is the potential for any of the following members of the UK Universities Procurement Consortia (UKUPC) to join: Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) Higher Education Purchasing Consortium, Wales (HEPCW). Estimated contract value ranges between one million and twenty nine million pounds. The statement for an OJEU notice: 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: Two further periods of twelve (12) months each at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000481549
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296090
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48 months

Notice Status

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

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
TLM Scotland

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR275445
    Framework for Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services - APUC Ltd is seeking to appoint a limited number of contractors to a Student Information Management Systems (SIMS) framework for Universities and Colleges in Scotland. The framework includes provision of all software and any associated licensing. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: System Implementation; Migration Support; Support and Maintenance; Hosting. The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited). Parties eligible to use the Framework Agreement are as listed in Appendix E - List of Institutions within the ITT. Glasgow Caledonian University will have the option of a direct call-off from the number one ranked Tenderer. Please see the tender documents for further information.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296090
    Framework for Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services - APUC Ltd is seeking to appoint a limited number of contractors to a Student Information Management Systems (SIMS) framework for Universities and Colleges in Scotland. The framework includes provision of all software and any associated licensing. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: System Implementation; Migration Support; Support and Maintenance; Hosting. The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited). Parties eligible to use the Framework Agreement are as listed in Appendix E - List of Institutions within the ITT. Glasgow Caledonian University will have the option of a direct call-off from the number one ranked Tenderer. Please see the tender documents for further information.

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