Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cb5-0cce-72ac-bcd6-81bd74b90457/finance-hrpayroll-systems-and-associated-services-apuc-framework closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services - APUC Framework [Apuc Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/apuc-limited) Open field Estimated value £66,000,000 Published 24 Jul 2023 Deadline Closed 5 Sept 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Framework for Finance, HR/Payroll Systems and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges in Scotland 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: - Lot 1 HR/Payroll Systems - Lot 2 Finance Systems The Framework Agreement will be available for both potential new business customers and renewals by any existing customers of the successful Contractors awarded a place on the Framework. The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited) and other UK procurement consortia as listed below: Advanced Procurement Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) and associated members listed in Appendix E. [apuc-scot.ac.uk](http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members) Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC); [supc.ac.uk](https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members) London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC); [lupc.ac.uk/member-list](https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list) North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC); [neupc.ac.uk/our-members](https://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members) North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC); [nwupc.ac.uk/our-members](https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members) Higher Education Purchasing Consortium, Wales (HEPCW). [hepcw.ac.uk/members](http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/) Additional information: The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 24104. For more information see: [publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx](http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343) Read full description ## CPV classification IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/434efd42-2c00-4272-8544-64edc430de02) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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