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title: "Framework for Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000481549"
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buyer: "APUC LIMITED"
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# Framework for Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services

Buyer: APUC LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000481549

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## Summary

The procurement process is conducted by APUC Limited, centred on a tender titled "Framework for Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services". This initiative targets the education sector within Scotland, specifically supporting Universities and Colleges. The tender period is set to conclude on 20th April 2017, with bids needing to be submitted electronically. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation, and the contract's estimated value falls between £1 million and £29 million. The agreement, upon commencement, will enable direct call-offs by eligible members, providing an opportunity for collaboration and engagement with APUC's network.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software and services related to Student Information Management Systems. Companies specialising in software implementation, migration support, system maintenance, and hosting are particularly well-suited to compete. The framework encourages participation from various suppliers, potentially including those collaborating with regional consortia. Engagement in this framework can facilitate business growth through increased visibility and the establishment of long-term partnerships within the educational sector.

## Notice

APUC Ltd is seeking to appoint a limited number of contractors to a Student Information Management Systems (SIMS) framework for Universities and Colleges in Scotland. The framework includes provision of all software and any associated licensing. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: System Implementation; Migration Support; Support and Maintenance; Hosting. The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited). Parties eligible to use the Framework Agreement are as listed in Appendix E - List of Institutions within the ITT. Glasgow Caledonian University will have the option of a direct call-off from the number one ranked Tenderer. Please see the tender documents for further information.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework for Student Information Management Systems(SIMS) for Universities and Colleges 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. Functionality required includes, without limitation to: Curriculum Management; Enquiries and Admissions; Fees/Sponsor Finance; Registration and Student Records; Assessments; Graduation and Awards; Research Post Graduate Progression; Reporting including Statutory Reporting. The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited). Parties eligible to use the Framework Agreement are as listed in Appendix E - List of Institutions within the ITT. Please see the tender documents for further information. During the course of the framework there is the potential for any of the following members of the UK Universities Procurement Consortia (UKUPC) to join: Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) Higher Education Purchasing Consortium, Wales (HEPCW). Estimated contract value ranges between one million and twenty nine million pounds. The statement for an OJEU notice: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Two further periods of twelve (12) months each at the sole discretion of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296090 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 48 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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
- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296090
- 2 Mar 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR275445

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR275445
  Framework for Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services - APUC Ltd is seeking to appoint a limited number of contractors to a Student Information Management Systems (SIMS) framework for Universities and Colleges in Scotland. The framework includes provision of all software and any associated licensing. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: System Implementation; Migration Support; Support and Maintenance; Hosting. The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited). Parties eligible to use the Framework Agreement are as listed in Appendix E - List of Institutions within the ITT. Glasgow Caledonian University will have the option of a direct call-off from the number one ranked Tenderer. Please see the tender documents for further information.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296090
  Framework for Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services - APUC Ltd is seeking to appoint a limited number of contractors to a Student Information Management Systems (SIMS) framework for Universities and Colleges in Scotland. The framework includes provision of all software and any associated licensing. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: System Implementation; Migration Support; Support and Maintenance; Hosting. The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited). Parties eligible to use the Framework Agreement are as listed in Appendix E - List of Institutions within the ITT. Glasgow Caledonian University will have the option of a direct call-off from the number one ranked Tenderer. Please see the tender documents for further information.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000481549
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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