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

APUC LIMITED

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Planning

21 Feb 2022 at 00:00

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

The procurement process initiated by APUC Limited concerns the framework for Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services, targeting the education sector in Scotland and the wider UK. This planned procurement, classified under services, involves several lots including HR/Payroll Systems, Finance Systems, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems. Key dates include a future notice date set for 1st July 2022, while the total estimated value of the contract stands at £42 million. APUC Limited, located at Stirling Business Centre, is acting as the central purchasing body for this tender.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for software development firms, IT service providers, and consulting agencies that specialise in implementing and maintaining finance and HR technology solutions. Businesses equipped to deliver supporting services such as system integration, migration support, and post-implementation maintenance will find ample opportunities here, particularly those with experience in catering to multi-campus environments within the education sector. The framework is accessible to a wide array of participants from various UK procurement consortia, allowing for a competitive landscape aimed at enhancing services in higher and further education.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Framework for Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges in Scotland, and the wider UK, 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 environments. The framework agreement includes: Lot1 - HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services; Lot2 - Finance Systems and Associated Services; Lot3 - ERP Systems and Associated Services. The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited) and members of other UK procurement consortia as listed further below within the Lot descriptions.

Lot Information

HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services

Framework for Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services for Further and Higher Education in Scotland and the wider UK: Lot1, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: System Implementation; Migration Support; Support and Maintenance; Hosting; Configuration and development if required by Institutions. Solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus environments. This framework agreement is available to participation from Full and Associate Members, and future members, within the UK higher education national and 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/

Finance Systems and Associated Services

Framework for Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services for Further and Higher Education in Scotland and the wider UK: Lot2, Finance Systems and Associated Services. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: System Implementation; Migration Support; Support and Maintenance; Hosting; Configuration and development if required by Institutions. Solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus environments. This framework agreement is available to participation from Full and Associate Members, and future members, within the UK higher education national and 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/

Enterprise (ERP) Systems and Associated Services

Framework for Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services for Further and Higher Education in Scotland and the wider UK: Lot3, Enterprise(ERP) Systems and Associated Services. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: System Implementation; Migration Support; Support and Maintenance; Hosting; Configuration and development if required by Institutions. Solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus environments. This framework agreement is available to participation from Full and Associate Members, and future members, within the UK higher education national and 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-r6ebe6-0000674144
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441275
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

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2022Expired
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
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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
Not specified
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=FEB441275
    Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services - APUC Framework - Framework for Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges in Scotland, and the wider UK, 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 environments. The framework agreement includes: Lot1 - HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services; Lot2 - Finance Systems and Associated Services; Lot3 - ERP Systems and Associated Services. The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited) and members of other UK procurement consortia as listed further below within the Lot descriptions.

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