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Transfer of South Lanarkshire College's Current Finance System (bluQube) to a Cloud-based Solution.

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COLLEGE

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28 Jan 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire College, located in Glasgow, has completed a procurement process titled "Transfer of South Lanarkshire College’s Current Finance System (bluQube) to a Cloud-based Solution." This procurement falls under the education sector and was conducted via a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, utilising the APUC Finance, HR/Payroll & Associated Services Framework Agreement. The contract, valued at £147,692, was signed with Symmetry Ltd on 18th June 2025. Key delivery will take place at the college's premises in East Kilbride, specified under the delivery location UKM95. This process has now reached the award stage, with contract status active.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for SMEs adept in cloud solution transformations within the education sector, demonstrating effectiveness in executing finance system transitions. Symmetry Ltd, an SME headquartered in Bristol, was the sole bidder and secured the contract, highlighting the potential for similar firms with expertise in finance systems and cloud-based solutions to engage in future procurement opportunities of this nature. Positioning in frameworks like APUC can streamline procurement processes, reduce competition, and enhance visibility to potential buyers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transfer of South Lanarkshire College's Current Finance System (bluQube) to a Cloud-based Solution.

Notice Description

Transfer of current system to a cloud-based solution

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provision of South Lanarkshire College's Finance System (bluQube) transfer to a cloud-based solution via APUC Finance, HR/Payroll & Associated Services Framework Agreement - Lot 2: Finance Systems, ref: ITS1056 AP. APUC Finance, HR/Payroll & Associated Services Framework Agreement - Lot 2: Finance Systems, ref: ITS1056 AP was used for this procurement using the Desktop Calculator.

Options: an optional extension of a further 12 + 12 months

Procurement Information

Used APUC Finance, HR/Payroll & Associated Services Framework Agreement - Lot 2: Finance Systems, ref: ITS1056 AP desktop calculator to award this contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000809299
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548247
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48442000 - Financial systems software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£147,692 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COLLEGE
Contact Name
Sue Hampshire
Contact Email
procurement@slc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1355807780

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G75 0NE
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
East Kilbride Central South
Westminster Constituency
East Kilbride and Strathaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYMMETRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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