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title: "Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services (APUC Framework)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000665137"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "APUC LIMITED"
published: "2021-09-02"
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# Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services (APUC Framework)

Buyer: APUC LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000665137

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by APUC Limited for the "Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services (APUC Framework)" in the education sector. This initiative is currently in the planning stage, with a potential future notice date set for 23rd November 2021. The framework will provide services such as system implementation, migration support, and maintenance for universities and colleges across Scotland and the wider UK. The estimated value of this contract is £48 million. Interested parties can refer to the project's initial notice for further details.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses providing student information management solutions, software development, and associated services tailored for educational institutions. Companies specialising in system implementation, hosting, and multi-campus operational support would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Participation could lead to strategic partnerships with several educational consortia, enhancing growth potential within the higher education sector.

## Notice

Framework for Student Information Management Solutions 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 environments. The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited) and other UK procurement consortia as listed further below. This PIN notice is intended to enhance market awareness of a publication due within the next three to six months. The current description of the procurement in this notice may be subject to further review and change.

### Lot Information

Student Information Management Systems (Further Education Colleges)

Framework for Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services for Further Education Colleges in Scotland and the wider UK. 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 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/. This PIN notice is intended to enhance market awareness of a publication due within the next three to six months. The description of the procurement may be subject to further review and change.

Student Information Management Systems (Higher Education)

Framework for Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services for Higher Education in Scotland and the wider UK. 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 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/. This PIN notice is intended to enhance market awareness of a publication due within the next three to six months. The description of the procurement may be subject to further review and change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426328 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 2 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000,000 |
| 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

- 2 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426328

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426328
  Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services (APUC Framework) - Framework for Student Information Management Solutions 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 environments. The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited) and other UK procurement consortia as listed further below. This PIN notice is intended to enhance market awareness of a publication due within the next three to six months. The current description of the procurement in this notice may be subject to further review and change.

## 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-r6ebe6-0000665137
- 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=665137
- https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members

## Provenance

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