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Tender

28 May 2026 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "Student Placement Systems and Associated Services" tender, initiated by APUC Limited, is currently at the tender stage with key requirements outlined for the education sector. The procurement involves establishing a framework to deliver systems and services for universities, colleges, local authorities, and partner sectors throughout Scotland. The open procedure procurement method is employed, with an estimated contract value of £5,000,000. The opportunity involves electronic submissions by the deadline of 7th July 2026 at 17:00. APUC Limited seeks service implementation, migration support, and maintenance solutions capable of operating across multi-site environments in Scotland. The location associated with this procurement is identified under region UKM. This procurement falls under the "services" category, particularly targeting educational service providers.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for organisations that specialise in educational technology solutions and services. Businesses with the capability to provide robust student placement systems, including hosting and support services that can integrate seamlessly with existing educational infrastructures, are well-positioned to benefit. The framework agreement allows for involvement in a comprehensive project that spans multiple educational consortia, including Scotland Excel and the Scottish Government. Companies experienced in delivering scalable solutions across educational networks will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise, offering potential long-term collaborations and expansions within the public educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Student Placement Systems and Associated Services

Notice Description

Framework for Student Placement Systems and Associated Services for Universities, Colleges, Local Authorities and partner sectors 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-site environments. The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited) and other procurement consortia as listed further below.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework for Student Placement Systems and Associated Services for Universities, Colleges, Local Authorities and partner sectors 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-site environments. The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited), Scotland Excel and the Scottish Government.

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830483
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556775
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48 months

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
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
TLM Scotland

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=MAY556775
    Student Placement Systems and Associated Services - Framework for Student Placement Systems and Associated Services for Universities, Colleges, Local Authorities and partner sectors 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-site environments. The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited) and other procurement consortia as listed further below.

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