Estimated Value
Up to £3,000,000
Deadline
Not specified
Published
6 November 2025
Type
services
Overview
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
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- 1
OCLC (UK) Ltd
1 contract wonlatest 16 Mar 2026£21m
total awarded
- 2
Sirsi Limited (trading as "SirsiDynix")
1 contract wonlatest 16 Mar 2026£21m
total awarded
- 3
Education Software Solutions Limited
1 contract wonlatest 16 Mar 2026£21m
total awarded
- 4
Ex Libris UK Ltd.
1 contract wonlatest 16 Mar 2026£21m
total awarded
- 5
PTFS Europe
1 contract wonlatest 16 Mar 2026£21m
total awarded
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6 November 2025
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