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title: "Transfer of South Lanarkshire College's Current Finance System (bluQube) to a Cloud-based Solution."
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000809299"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COLLEGE"
published: "2026-01-28"
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# Transfer of South Lanarkshire College's Current Finance System (bluQube) to a Cloud-based Solution.

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000809299

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## Summary

South Lanarkshire College, located in Glasgow, has completed a procurement process titled "Transfer of South Lanarkshire College’s Current Finance System (bluQube) to a Cloud-based Solution." This procurement falls under the education sector and was conducted via a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, utilising the APUC Finance, HR/Payroll & Associated Services Framework Agreement. The contract, valued at £147,692, was signed with Symmetry Ltd on 18th June 2025. Key delivery will take place at the college's premises in East Kilbride, specified under the delivery location UKM95. This process has now reached the award stage, with contract status active.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for SMEs adept in cloud solution transformations within the education sector, demonstrating effectiveness in executing finance system transitions. Symmetry Ltd, an SME headquartered in Bristol, was the sole bidder and secured the contract, highlighting the potential for similar firms with expertise in finance systems and cloud-based solutions to engage in future procurement opportunities of this nature. Positioning in frameworks like APUC can streamline procurement processes, reduce competition, and enhance visibility to potential buyers.

## Notice

Transfer of current system to a cloud-based solution

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provision of South Lanarkshire College's Finance System (bluQube) transfer to a cloud-based solution via APUC Finance, HR/Payroll & Associated Services Framework Agreement - Lot 2: Finance Systems, ref: ITS1056 AP. APUC Finance, HR/Payroll & Associated Services Framework Agreement - Lot 2: Finance Systems, ref: ITS1056 AP was used for this procurement using the Desktop Calculator.

Options: an optional extension of a further 12 + 12 months

### Procurement Information

Used APUC Finance, HR/Payroll & Associated Services Framework Agreement - Lot 2: Finance Systems, ref: ITS1056 AP desktop calculator to award this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548247 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £147,692 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COLLEGE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G75 0NE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | East Kilbride Central South |
| Westminster constituency | East Kilbride and Strathaven |
| Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SYMMETRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48442000 - Financial systems software package

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548247

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548247
  Transfer of South Lanarkshire College's Current Finance System (bluQube) to a Cloud-based Solution. - Transfer of current system to a cloud-based solution

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.south-lanarkshire-college.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000809299
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/courts-and-tribunals/courts-tribunals-and-office-locations/find-us/hamilton-sheriff-court/

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