Student Management Systems and Associated Services
About This Opportunity
Framework tender: Student Management Systems and Associated Services. From APUC Limited in United Kingdom, ICT & digital. Sub-category: higher education.
This is a framework agreement contract in the information and communication technology and education and training sectors, with a focus on Higher Education, Software and Cloud Services. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 50.0 million.
Published through Public Contracts Scotland, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for framework agreement in the information and communication technology sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.
Description
Framework for Student Management Systems and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges including: provision of all software and any associated licensing. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: System Implementation; Migration; Support; Consultancy; Support and Maintenance; Hosting. Required solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus environments. The framework agreement includes:
Lot1 - Student Management Systems (Higher Education)
Lot2 - Student Management Systems (Further Education Colleges)
The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited) and other UK procurement consortia. APUC will work in collaboration with Sector Bodies including UKUPC, UCISA and Jisc for the duration of this framework agreement.
Lot: HE Student Management Systems — Framework for Student Management Systems and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges, Lot1 - Student Management Systems (Higher Education) including: provision of all software and any associated licensing. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: System Implementation; Migration; Support; Consultancy; Support and Maintenance; Hosting. Required solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus environments. The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited) and other UK procurement consortia. APUC will work in collaboration with Sector Bodies including UKUPC, UCISA and Jisc for the duration of this framework agreement.
Lot: FE Student Management Systems and Associated Services — Framework for Student Management Systems and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges, Lot2 - Student Management Systems (Further Education) including: provision of all software and any associated licensing. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: System Implementation; Migration; Support; Consultancy; Support and Maintenance; Hosting. Required solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus environments. The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited) and other UK procurement consortia. APUC will work in collaboration with Sector Bodies including UKUPC, UCISA and Jisc for the duration of this framework agreement.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Public Contracts Scotland and was originally published on May 11, 2026. Last refreshed 3 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About APUC Limited
APUC Limited has issued 151 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 38 currently open and 74 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Information & Communication Technology, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland, UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: June 15, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
What is the estimated budget?
The estimated contract value is Up to £50,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit Public Contracts Scotland to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by APUC Limited in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Framework agreement contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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