--- title: "Similarity Detection Systems" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000640886" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000640886" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000640886.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000640886.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "APUC LIMITED" published: "2021-01-29" --- # Similarity Detection Systems Buyer: APUC LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000640886 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000640886) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000640886.json) ## Summary The public procurement process concerns a planned Framework Agreement for Similarity Detection Systems, initiated by APUC Limited, a central purchasing body based in Stirling, Scotland. The procurement is classified under the services category and aims to support UK Universities and Colleges. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 15th April 2021. The current framework is set to expire on 31st August 2021, signalling an opportunity for suppliers to participate in the re-tendering process. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technology and education sectors, particularly those offering solutions related to software implementation, support services, and managed hosting. Companies with expertise in similarity detection systems and associated services will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, organisations that can demonstrate strong service level support and integration capabilities with educational systems will likely be favoured, considering the framework's focus on scalability and business intelligence solutions for higher education institutions. ## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN405303 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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 | 15 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 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN405303 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN405303 Similarity Detection Systems - 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. ## Notice URLs - http:// - 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-r6ebe6-0000640886 - 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.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000640886. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000640886.json.