--- title: "Similarity Detection Systems" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028e76" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-028e76" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028e76.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028e76.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "APUC LIMITED" published: "2021-01-29" --- # Similarity Detection Systems Buyer: APUC LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028e76 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-028e76) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028e76.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by APUC Limited, which is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for Similarity Detection Systems on behalf of UK Universities and Colleges. This tender, titled "Similarity Detection Systems", falls under the IT services category, with a focus on consulting, software development, and support. The process is currently at the planning stage, with a crucial future notice expected on 15 April 2021. The scope of the procurement covers the supply and support of Similarity Detection Systems, and the delivery location includes Scotland and the wider UK. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the IT sector, particularly those specialising in educational software, database solutions, and IT consulting services. Companies that engage in software development, offering managed hosting, solution consultancy, or systems integration are well-suited to compete for this framework agreement. Participation in this procurement could allow suppliers to expand their clientele within the higher education sector and establish long-term relationships with various regional purchasing consortia. ## Notice 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/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001824-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Apr 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | APUC LIMITED | | Locality | STIRLING | | Post town | Falkirk and Stirling | | Postcode | FK8 2DZ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | | Local authority | Stirling | | Electoral ward | Stirling East | | Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48190000 - Educational software package - 48611000 - Database software package - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 29 Jan 2021 at 11:24 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001824-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members - http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ - https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list - https://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members - https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=640886 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10402 - https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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