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Award

19 Nov 2018 at 00:00

Tender

12 Feb 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services - APUC Framework" is being conducted by APUC Limited, located at Unit 27, Stirling Business Centre, Wellgreen, Stirling, UK. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting the education sector. The procurement method is an open procedure, currently in the award stage, with key contract signing dates occurring on 1st November 2018. The procurement addresses the needs of universities and colleges in Scotland for finance and HR/payroll solutions, including services such as system implementation and maintenance.

This tender presents significant growth potential for businesses involved in providing software solutions and associated services to the education sector. Companies with expertise in finance and HR systems, particularly those experienced in serving educational institutions, will find this opportunity well-aligned with their capabilities. The estimated expenditure for this framework ranges from one million to twenty-five million GBP, making it an attractive proposition for medium and large firms looking to expand their reach within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services - APUC Framework

Notice Description

Finance, HR/Payroll, Systems and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges in Scotland including the option of Enterprise (ERP) hybrid Systems. The scope 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. Required solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus global environments. 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.

Lot Information

HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services

Framework for Finance, HR/Payroll Systems Lot2: HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services 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; Bureau Services. Required solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus global environments. 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), and the associated member Institutions, 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 potential expenditure through Lot2 would be on a range of between one million and twenty million GBP.

Renewal: Two periods of twelve (12) months at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Enterprise (ERP) Hybrid Systems and Associated Services

Framework for Finance, HR/Payroll Systems Lot 3: Hybrid and Enterprise Systems and Associated Services 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. Required solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus global environments. 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), and the associated member Institutions, 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 expenditure through Lot3 would be on a range of one million to twenty five million GBP.

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

Finance Systems and Associated Services

Framework for Finance, HR/Payroll Systems Lot 1: Finance Systems and Associated Services 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. Required solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus global environments. 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), and the associated member Institutions, 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 potential expenditure through Lot1 is on a range of one million to twenty million GBP.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000526056
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337797
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
Large

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 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20187 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
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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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Hitachi Consulting UK Ltd

MHR International UK Limited

NGA UK & Ireland

Technology One UK Ltd

UNIT4 Business Software Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310123
    Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services - APUC Framework - Finance, HR/Payroll, Systems and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges in Scotland including the option of Enterprise (ERP) hybrid Systems. The scope 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. Required solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus global environments. 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.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337797
    Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services - APUC Framework - Finance, HR/Payroll, Systems and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges in Scotland including the option of Enterprise (ERP) hybrid Systems. The scope 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. Required solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus global environments. 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.

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