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GB-Glasgow: Economic Business Case Development Services

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company, based in Glasgow, is undertaking a completed procurement process for Economic Business Case Development Services, specifically under the Business and Management Consultancy category. The successful contractor, Capgemini UK PLC, was awarded the contract valued at £440,000, which commenced on 9th December 2024 and will run until 30th September 2025. This procurement stage has progressed to award, with key documentation published on 17th December 2024. The project is targeted at developing a robust economic business case for the Enable transformation programme, aligning with HM Treasury's Green Book guidance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large consultancy firms with expertise in economic strategy development and comprehensive management consultancy services. The contract, focusing on complex business case development, could be an ideal fit for enterprises that have a strong track record in economic modelling and business case assurance within the public sector. Although not specifically suited for SMEs or voluntary organisations, such a project enables businesses to engage deeply with government processes, thereby potentially opening avenues for further government-related consultancy assignments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Glasgow: Economic Business Case Development Services

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 30 April 2025 for the following reason: The contract value has increased to allow for additional work on the Target Operating Model to enable the Business Case to proceed. These additional outputs and deliverables were unforeseen at ITT stage and contract award. SLC is relying on regulation 72 (1)(b) which allows for additional works, services or supplies by the original contractor that have become necessary and were not included in the initial procurement.(Support for the creation of the 5 Case Model, potentially up to Full Business Case (FBC) for the Enable transformation programme. Central to this will be a suitably qualified economist to lead development of the Economic Case; in addition to more general support, advice and assurance over SLC's development of the Strategic, Economic, Financial, Commercial, and Management Cases in line with HM Treasury's Green Book guidance)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-07f33bce-7a60-4a75-bcae-57e4f6bd84b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98ef4485-ed77-4dc9-80ff-0eb6d31b3fdb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STUDENT LOANS COMPANY
Contact Name
Commercial Manager
Contact Email
commercial@slc.co.uk
Contact Phone
01413062109

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G5 8DF
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPGEMINI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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