Planning

Similarity Detection Systems

APUC LIMITED

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Planning

29 Jan 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process concerns a planned Framework Agreement for Similarity Detection Systems, initiated by APUC Limited, a central purchasing body based in Stirling, Scotland. The procurement is classified under the services category and aims to support UK Universities and Colleges. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 15th April 2021. The current framework is set to expire on 31st August 2021, signalling an opportunity for suppliers to participate in the re-tendering process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technology and education sectors, particularly those offering solutions related to software implementation, support services, and managed hosting. Companies with expertise in similarity detection systems and associated services will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, organisations that can demonstrate strong service level support and integration capabilities with educational systems will likely be favoured, considering the framework's focus on scalability and business intelligence solutions for higher education institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Similarity Detection Systems

Notice Description

APUC is seeking to re-tender for a Framework Agreement for Similarity Detection Systems on behalf of the UK Universities and Colleges. APUC would welcome pre-tender discussions with suppliers in the market.

Lot Information

Lot 1

APUC is seeking to re-tender for a Framework Agreement for Similarity Detection Systems. The current APUC Similarity Detection Systems Framework Agreement is due to expire on 31st August 2021. The scope of this procurement covers the supply of Similarity Detection Systems and Associated Services including but not limited to provision of: - Timely installation of all required software functionality and upgrades; - All associated software licensing and or equivalent model of service delivery; - Support and Maintenance in line with contractual Service Level obligations; - Managed Hosting Infrastructure, as required by Institutions, scalable to deliver all Service Level obligations; -Solution Implementation including Data Migration as required by Institutions; - High performance Integration with a range of corporate and specialist education sector Systems; - Access to relevant institutional data for business intelligence/reporting purposes; - Solution Consultancy if required by Institutions This framework agreement will be available to participation from Full and Associate Members, and future members, within the UK higher education regional purchasing consortia as follows: Advanced Procurement Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) and associated members. http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC); https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC); https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC); https://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC); https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members Higher Education Purchasing Consortium, Wales (HEPCW). http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000640886
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN405303
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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

48611000 - Database software package

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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Apr 2021Expired
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
ang@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

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