--- title: "Student Placement Systems and Associated Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dc16" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05dc16" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05dc16.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05dc16.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "APUC LIMITED" published: "2025-11-06" --- # Student Placement Systems and Associated Services Buyer: APUC LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dc16 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05dc16) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05dc16.json) ## Summary This contracting process is being managed by APUC Limited for a framework agreement titled "Student Placement Systems and Associated Services." It focuses on IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, under the category of services. The procurement is in the planning stage, with an expected future notice publication date on 25 February 2026. The contract is intended for implementation across Scotland, covering universities, colleges, and schools, as well as 32 Scottish local authorities. The budget for this opportunity is set at £3,000,000, and it falls under the legal framework provided by the CELEX regulation 32014L0024. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software, system implementation, support, maintenance, and hosting, particularly those with experience in handling multi-campus environments. It is particularly suited for companies that have proven capabilities in providing robust IT solutions for the education sector. Firms that are part of APUC Ltd as members or associate members and those looking to expand their influence across the Scottish educational framework qualifications will find this opportunity lucrative. It presents a strategic chance to establish comprehensive systems that could streamline student placements across various educational institutions. Businesses that specialise in software support services, systems and technical consultancy may find this tender especially relevant. ## Notice Framework for Student Placement Systems and Associated Services for Universities, Colleges and Schools 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-campus environments. Student Placement software could be used for many professions but the initial requirement will be based upon the requirement of the Scottish education profession, which is looking to implement one system across the Scottish Higher Education sector and the 32 Scottish local authorities. This framework agreement is available to participation from: Full and Associate Members, and future members, of: Advanced Procurement Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members The Scottish local authorities. https://www.cosla.gov.uk/councils ### Lot Information Lot 1 Framework for Student Placement Systems and Associated Services for Universities, Colleges and Schools 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-campus environments. Student Placement software could be used for many professions but the initial requirement will be based upon the requirement of the Scottish education profession, which is looking to implement one system across the Scottish Higher Education sector and the 32 Scottish local authorities. This framework agreement is available to participation from: Full and Associate Members, and future members, of: Advanced Procurement Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members The Scottish local authorities. https://www.cosla.gov.uk/councils ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071744-2025 | | 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 | 6 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 Feb 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | 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 | 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 - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services - 72261000 - Software support services ## Release History - 6 Nov 2025 at 15:44 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071744-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000814973 - https://www.cosla.gov.uk/councils - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=814973 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10402 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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