Student Placement Systems and Associated Services

What this is

APUC Limited (Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges) is establishing a framework for Student Placement Systems and Associated Services for the Scottish higher and further education sector. The estimated value is GBP 5,000,000 over 24 months with two optional 12-month extensions. The framework accommodates a maximum of 5 participants. Providers must demonstrate a live solution in an equivalent environment and meet stringent insurance and supply chain payment requirements. Submission is via PCS-Tender Project Code 31733.

Key points

• Solution must be live in equivalent environment; min 1 comparable example last 3 years
• Insurance: EL/PL/ProdL GBP 5M, PI GBP 2M, Cyber; supply chain 95%+ on-time payment
• Maximum 5 framework suppliers; deadline 7 July 2026; PCS-Tender Project Code 31733

Who can bid

Mandatory insurance: EL/PL/Product Liability GBP 5M each, PI GBP 2M, Cyber insurance. Minimum 1 relevant example (comparable student placement system in equivalent environment, last 3 years). Supply chain payment — 95%+ of invoices paid within agreed terms. Solution must be live in an equivalent environment.

How it is scored

Quality 70% · Price 30% MEAT basis: 70% quality (Service Delivery) and 30% price. Maximum 5 framework participants.

Money

Estimated framework value GBP 5,000,000 over 24 months. Maximum 5 framework participants.

How to submit

Electronic submission via PCS-Tender Project Code 31733: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/.

Clarifications

Via PCS-Tender Q&A facility. Contact APUC Limited procurement team.

Contract period

24 months initial term with two optional 12-month extensions (maximum 48 months). APUC framework for Scottish universities and colleges. PCS-Tender Project Code 31733.

Classification

CPV 72000000 — IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support 72261000 — Software support services48000000 — Software package and information systems48611000 — Database software package48190000 — Educational software package Scotland