--- title: "Student Placement Systems and Associated Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000830483" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830483" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000830483.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000830483.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "APUC LIMITED" published: "2026-05-28" --- # Student Placement Systems and Associated Services Buyer: APUC LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000830483 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830483) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000830483.json) ## Summary The contracting process for the "Student Placement Systems and Associated Services" tender, initiated by APUC Limited, is currently at the tender stage with key requirements outlined for the education sector. The procurement involves establishing a framework to deliver systems and services for universities, colleges, local authorities, and partner sectors throughout Scotland. The open procedure procurement method is employed, with an estimated contract value of £5,000,000. The opportunity involves electronic submissions by the deadline of 7th July 2026 at 17:00. APUC Limited seeks service implementation, migration support, and maintenance solutions capable of operating across multi-site environments in Scotland. The location associated with this procurement is identified under region UKM. This procurement falls under the "services" category, particularly targeting educational service providers. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for organisations that specialise in educational technology solutions and services. Businesses with the capability to provide robust student placement systems, including hosting and support services that can integrate seamlessly with existing educational infrastructures, are well-positioned to benefit. The framework agreement allows for involvement in a comprehensive project that spans multiple educational consortia, including Scotland Excel and the Scottish Government. Companies experienced in delivering scalable solutions across educational networks will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise, offering potential long-term collaborations and expansions within the public educational sector. ## Notice Framework for Student Placement Systems and Associated Services for Universities, Colleges, Local Authorities and partner sectors 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-site environments. The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited) and other procurement consortia as listed further below. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Framework for Student Placement Systems and Associated Services for Universities, Colleges, Local Authorities and partner sectors 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-site environments. The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited), Scotland Excel and the Scottish Government. Renewal: Two further periods of 12 months at the sole discretion of the Authority. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556775 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 48 months | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 72261000 - Software support services ## Release History - 28 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556775 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556775 Student Placement Systems and Associated Services - Framework for Student Placement Systems and Associated Services for Universities, Colleges, Local Authorities and partner sectors 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-site environments. The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited) and other procurement consortia as listed further below. ## Notice URLs - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.ucsp.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830483 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/stirling-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## 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-r6ebe6-0000830483. 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