Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
APUC Limited
Unit 27, Stirling Business Centre, Wellgreen
Stirling
FK8 2DZ
UK
Telephone: +44 1314428930
E-mail: pjackson@apuc-scot.ac.uk
NUTS: UKM77
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10402
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Student Placement Systems and Associated Services
Reference number: ITS1076 AP
II.1.2) Main CPV code
72000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.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
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
3 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
48190000
72261000
72220000
48000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Scotland
II.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
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
25/02/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.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)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
06/11/2025