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title: "Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services - APUC Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000526056"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "APUC LIMITED"
published: "2018-11-19"
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# Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services - APUC Framework

Buyer: APUC LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000526056

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services - APUC Framework" is being conducted by APUC Limited, located at Unit 27, Stirling Business Centre, Wellgreen, Stirling, UK. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting the education sector. The procurement method is an open procedure, currently in the award stage, with key contract signing dates occurring on 1st November 2018. The procurement addresses the needs of universities and colleges in Scotland for finance and HR/payroll solutions, including services such as system implementation and maintenance.

This tender presents significant growth potential for businesses involved in providing software solutions and associated services to the education sector. Companies with expertise in finance and HR systems, particularly those experienced in serving educational institutions, will find this opportunity well-aligned with their capabilities. The estimated expenditure for this framework ranges from one million to twenty-five million GBP, making it an attractive proposition for medium and large firms looking to expand their reach within the public sector.

## Notice

Finance, HR/Payroll, Systems and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges in Scotland including the option of Enterprise (ERP) hybrid Systems. The scope 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. Required solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus global environments. 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.

### Lot Information

HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services

Framework for Finance, HR/Payroll Systems Lot2: HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services 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; Bureau Services. Required solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus global environments. 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), and the associated member Institutions, 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 potential expenditure through Lot2 would be on a range of between one million and twenty million GBP.

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

Enterprise (ERP) Hybrid Systems and Associated Services

Framework for Finance, HR/Payroll Systems Lot 3: Hybrid and Enterprise Systems and Associated Services 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. Required solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus global environments. 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), and the associated member Institutions, 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 expenditure through Lot3 would be on a range of one million to twenty five million GBP.

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

Finance Systems and Associated Services

Framework for Finance, HR/Payroll Systems Lot 1: Finance Systems and Associated Services 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. Required solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus global environments. 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), and the associated member Institutions, 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 potential expenditure through Lot1 is on a range of one million to twenty million GBP.

Renewal: Two further periods of twelve (12) months 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=NOV337797 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2018 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | HITACHI CONSULTING; MHR INTERNATIONAL; NGA UK & IRELAND; TECHNOLOGY ONE; UNIT4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE |

## 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 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337797
- 12 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310123

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB310123&idx=9
  14th February 2018 - ESPD Attachment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310123
  Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services - APUC Framework - Finance, HR/Payroll, Systems and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges in Scotland including the option of Enterprise (ERP) hybrid Systems. The scope 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. Required solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus global environments. 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337797
  Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services - APUC Framework - Finance, HR/Payroll, Systems and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges in Scotland including the option of Enterprise (ERP) hybrid Systems. The scope 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. Required solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus global environments. 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000526056
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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