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title: "Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services - APUC Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000674144"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "APUC LIMITED"
published: "2022-02-21"
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# Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services - APUC Framework

Buyer: APUC LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000674144

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by APUC Limited concerns the framework for Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services, targeting the education sector in Scotland and the wider UK. This planned procurement, classified under services, involves several lots including HR/Payroll Systems, Finance Systems, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems. Key dates include a future notice date set for 1st July 2022, while the total estimated value of the contract stands at £42 million. APUC Limited, located at Stirling Business Centre, is acting as the central purchasing body for this tender.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for software development firms, IT service providers, and consulting agencies that specialise in implementing and maintaining finance and HR technology solutions. Businesses equipped to deliver supporting services such as system integration, migration support, and post-implementation maintenance will find ample opportunities here, particularly those with experience in catering to multi-campus environments within the education sector. The framework is accessible to a wide array of participants from various UK procurement consortia, allowing for a competitive landscape aimed at enhancing services in higher and further education.

## Notice

Framework for Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges in Scotland, and the wider UK, 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 framework agreement includes: Lot1 - HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services; Lot2 - Finance Systems and Associated Services; Lot3 - ERP Systems and Associated Services. The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited) and members of other UK procurement consortia as listed further below within the Lot descriptions.

### Lot Information

HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services

Framework for Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services for Further and Higher Education in Scotland and the wider UK: Lot1, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services. 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 national and 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/

Finance Systems and Associated Services

Framework for Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services for Further and Higher Education in Scotland and the wider UK: Lot2, Finance Systems and Associated Services. 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 national and 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/

Enterprise (ERP) Systems and Associated Services

Framework for Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services for Further and Higher Education in Scotland and the wider UK: Lot3, Enterprise(ERP) Systems and Associated Services. 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 national and 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=FEB441275 |
| 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 | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000,000 |
| 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

- 21 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441275

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441275
  Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services - APUC Framework - Framework for Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges in Scotland, and the wider UK, 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 framework agreement includes: Lot1 - HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services; Lot2 - Finance Systems and Associated Services; Lot3 - ERP Systems and Associated Services. The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited) and members of other UK procurement consortia as listed further below within the Lot descriptions.

## 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-r6ebe6-0000674144
- 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=674144
- https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members

## Provenance

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