Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
APUC Limited
Unit 27, Stirling Business Centre, Wellgreen
Stirling
FK8 2DZ
Telephone
+44 1314428930
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10402
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Student Placement Systems and Associated Services
Reference number
ITS1076 AP
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Framework for Student Placement Systems and Associated Services for Universities, Colleges and Schools 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.
Student Placement software could be used for many professions but the initial requirement will be based upon the requirement of the Scottish education profession, which is looking to implement one system across the Scottish Higher Education sector and the 32 Scottish local authorities. This framework agreement is available to participation from:
Full and Associate Members, and future members, of:
Advanced Procurement Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd)
http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members
The Scottish local authorities.
https://www.cosla.gov.uk/councils
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 72261000 - Software support services
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Framework for Student Placement Systems and Associated Services for Universities, Colleges and Schools 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.
Student Placement software could be used for many professions but the initial requirement will be based upon the requirement of the Scottish education profession, which is looking to implement one system across the Scottish Higher Education sector and the 32 Scottish local authorities. This framework agreement is available to participation from:
Full and Associate Members, and future members, of:
Advanced Procurement Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd)
http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members
The Scottish local authorities.
https://www.cosla.gov.uk/councils
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
25 February 2026
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=814973.
(SC Ref:814973)