Software package and information systems

Tender description

APUC Ltd is seeking to appoint a limited number of contractors to a Student Information Management Systems (SIMS) framework for Universities and Colleges in Scotland. The framework includes provision of all software and any associated licensing. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: System Implementation; Migration Support; Support and Maintenance; Hosting. The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited). Parties eligible to use the Framework Agreement are as listed in Appendix E — List of Institutions within the ITT. Glasgow Caledonian University will have the option of a direct call-off from the number one ranked Tenderer. Please see the tender documents for further information. Framework for Student Information Management Systems(SIMS) 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; Support and Maintenance; Hosting. Functionality required includes, without limitation to: Curriculum Management; Enquiries and Admissions; Fees/Sponsor Finance; Registration and Student Records; Assessments; Graduation and Awards; Research Post Graduate Progression; Reporting including Statutory Reporting. The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited). Parties eligible to use the Framework Agreement are as listed in Appendix E — List of Institutions within the ITT. Please see the tender documents for further information. During the course of the framework there is the potential for any of the following members of the UK Universities Procurement Consortia (UKUPC) to join: Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC); London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC); North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC); North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC); Higher Education Purchasing Consortium, Wales (HEPCW).