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title: "Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services - APUC Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000735954"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "APUC LIMITED"
published: "2024-04-23"
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# Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services - APUC Framework

Buyer: APUC LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000735954

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## Summary

The procurement process led by APUC Limited involves the award of the "Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services - APUC Framework" contract. This contract, completed on 23rd April 2024, covers services within the education industry in the United Kingdom, specifically in Scotland. The procurement stage was an open procedure, with key organisations such as APUC Limited and various suppliers involved. The contract aims to provide software solutions across multiple campuses and includes two lots: HR/Payroll Systems and Finance Systems. Businesses in the services sector, particularly those with experience in system implementation and maintenance, consultancy, and hosting, are well-positioned to compete in this tender.

This contract opportunity for "Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services - APUC Framework" presents a chance for business growth, especially for service providers in the technology and consultancy fields. APUC Limited, as the buying organisation, is looking to engage suppliers for the delivery of software solutions in the education sector in Scotland. The procurement method chosen was an open procedure, with key dates and deadlines set. Businesses should note the focus on service delivery quality criteria and the availability of renewal options, indicating a potential for long-term partnership opportunities with APUC Limited. Interested firms, especially those with expertise in finance and HR systems, should explore this tender for growth prospects and collaborations within the education sector.

## Notice

Framework for Finance, 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; Consultancy; 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 Lot2 - Finance Systems The Framework Agreement will available for both potential new business and renewal of any existing business between customers and System Contractors that are awarded a place on the Framework. 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.

### Lot Information

HR Payroll Systems and Associated Services

Framework for Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges in Scotland: Lot 1, HR/Payroll Systems, including provision of all "commoditised off the shelf"(COTS)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. This framework agreement is available to participation from Full and Associate Members, and future members, within the UK higher education purchasing consortia as follows: Advanced Procurement Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) and associated members listed in Appendix E. 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/

Renewal: Two further extension periods of up to twelve months each.

Finance Systems and Associated Services

Framework for Finance, HR/Payroll and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges in Scotland: Lot2, Finance Systems and Associated Services. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: System Implementation; Migration Support; Support and Maintenance; Hosting; Configuration, customisation 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 purchasing consortia as follows: Advanced Procurement Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) and associated members listed in Appendix E. 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/

Renewal: Two further extension periods of up to twelve months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503697 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 48 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,000,000 |
| Lots value | £66,000,000 |
| 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 | 7 |
| Supplier names | CIVICA; FUSION PRACTICES; INSIGHT DIRECT; MASTEK SYSTEMS; SOFTCAT; SYMMETRY; TECHNOLOGY ONE |

## 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
- 72260000 - Software-related services
- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503697
- 24 Jul 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484625

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484625
  Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services - APUC Framework - Framework for Finance, 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; Consultancy; 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 Lot2 - Finance Systems The Framework Agreement will available for both potential new business and renewal of any existing business between customers and System Contractors that are awarded a place on the Framework. 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503697
  Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services - APUC Framework - Framework for Finance, 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; Consultancy; 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 Lot2 - Finance Systems The Framework Agreement will available for both potential new business and renewal of any existing business between customers and System Contractors that are awarded a place on the Framework. 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members
- http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000735954
- https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list
- https://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members
- https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/stirling-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
- https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members

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