--- title: "Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services - APUC Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031949" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-031949" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031949.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031949.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "APUC LIMITED" published: "2022-02-21" --- # Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services - APUC Framework Buyer: APUC LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031949 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-031949) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031949.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by APUC Limited, which is tasked with securing services pertaining to Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services under the APUC Framework. This tender falls within the IT services industry category, particularly focusing on consulting and software development, and is planned to facilitate institutions within Scotland and the broader UK. Key components of this procurement include three lots, addressing HR/Payroll, Finance, and ERP systems, with an estimated contract value of £42 million. The planning stage is currently active, with further notices anticipated by 1st July 2022 for interested parties. This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in IT services, software development, and system integration within the education sector. Businesses focusing on solutions that cater to multi-campus environments are particularly well-suited to compete, as the framework will support universities and colleges requiring comprehensive system implementation, migration support, and ongoing maintenance. Collaborating with the Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC) can enhance participation prospects for firms looking to expand into the public sector within the UK higher education procurement landscape. ## Notice 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/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004781-2022 | | 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 | 21 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Jun 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £42,000,000 | | 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 | Not specified | ## 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 - 72261000 - Software support services ## Release History - 21 Feb 2022 at 10:44 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004781-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members - http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000674144 - 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=674144 - 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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