Capital Procurement Projects

Free support to Scotland's colleges

As a not-for-profit organisation owned by Scotland's universities and colleges, APUC is effectively the sectors' procurement agency providing a full end to end procurement service tailored to institutions' needs and supporting their best interests.

APUC's capital procurement support is a unique, free of charge service available to member instituions. APUC's expert public sector procurement professionals offer support to colleges involved in:

• Routine and one-off refurbishments;
• One-off capital investments;
• New build projects; and
• Migrations.

What are the benefits for me?

• Customer-centric approach dedicated to delivering your unique requirements and protecting your interests.
• Demonstrable best value.
• Impartial, independent advice and support, free from any commercial pressures or conflicts of interest.
• Unrivalled knowledge of the procurement methods and sources best suited to your needs.
• Unrivalled access to procurement legislation and compliance advice.
• Direct access to Scottish Government e-tendering and contract advertisement systems.

APUC's Capital Procurement team is funded by the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) on a not-for-profit basis and offers procurement support unhindered by any reliance on supplier rebates, loyalty payments, nominated supplier listing fees or finders fees.

Where can I find out more?

For specific enquiries regarding capital procurement projects, please contact a member of the College Services & Capital Team.

What do my colleagues think?

See comments from your colleagues within institutions who have worked with APUC's Capital Procurement Projects team.