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

APUC Limited

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Apr 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

24 Jul 2023 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by APUC Limited involves the award of the "Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services - APUC Framework" contract. This contract, completed on 23rd April 2024, covers services within the education industry in the United Kingdom, specifically in Scotland. The procurement stage was an open procedure, with key organisations such as APUC Limited and various suppliers involved. The contract aims to provide software solutions across multiple campuses and includes two lots: HR/Payroll Systems and Finance Systems. Businesses in the services sector, particularly those with experience in system implementation and maintenance, consultancy, and hosting, are well-positioned to compete in this tender.

This contract opportunity for "Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services - APUC Framework" presents a chance for business growth, especially for service providers in the technology and consultancy fields. APUC Limited, as the buying organisation, is looking to engage suppliers for the delivery of software solutions in the education sector in Scotland. The procurement method chosen was an open procedure, with key dates and deadlines set. Businesses should note the focus on service delivery quality criteria and the availability of renewal options, indicating a potential for long-term partnership opportunities with APUC Limited. Interested firms, especially those with expertise in finance and HR systems, should explore this tender for growth prospects and collaborations within the education sector.

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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 including: provision of all software and any associated licensing. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: System Implementation; Migration Support; Consultancy; 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 Lot2 - Finance Systems The Framework Agreement will available for both potential new business and renewal of any existing business between customers and System Contractors that are awarded a place on the Framework. The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited) and other UK procurement consortia as listed further below.

Lot Information

HR Payroll Systems and Associated Services

Framework for Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges in Scotland: Lot 1, HR/Payroll Systems, including provision of all "commoditised off the shelf"(COTS)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. This framework agreement is available to participation from Full and Associate Members, and future members, within the UK higher education purchasing consortia as follows: Advanced Procurement Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) and associated members listed in Appendix E. 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/

Renewal: Two further extension periods of up to twelve months each.

Finance Systems and Associated Services

Framework for Finance, HR/Payroll and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges in Scotland: Lot2, Finance Systems and Associated Services. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: System Implementation; Migration Support; Support and Maintenance; Hosting; Configuration, customisation 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 purchasing consortia as follows: Advanced Procurement Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) and associated members listed in Appendix E. 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/

Renewal: Two further extension periods of up to twelve months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000735954
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503697
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, SME

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

72260000 - Software-related services

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£66,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20242 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

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

Civica UK Limited

Fusion Practices Limited

Insight Direct UK Ltd

Mastek Systems Company Ltd

Softcat Plc

Symmetry Ltd

Technology One UK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484625
    Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services - APUC Framework - Framework for Finance, 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; Consultancy; 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 Lot2 - Finance Systems The Framework Agreement will available for both potential new business and renewal of any existing business between customers and System Contractors that are awarded a place on the Framework. The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited) and other UK procurement consortia as listed further below.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503697
    Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services - APUC Framework - Framework for Finance, 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; Consultancy; 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 Lot2 - Finance Systems The Framework Agreement will available for both potential new business and renewal of any existing business between customers and System Contractors that are awarded a place on the Framework. The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited) and other UK procurement consortia as listed further below.

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