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GB-Glasgow: Google Analytics 360

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

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15 Jan 2026 at 09:50

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19 Dec 2024 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company, based in Glasgow, has completed the procurement process for a 12-month subscription to Google Analytics 360, targeting the information technology services industry. This contract, valued at £45,960, was awarded to Merkle UK One Limited. The procurement method was not specified, but it falls under the main category of services. The contract period runs from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025, covering the region of Scotland in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage was initially set to be complete by 12 December 2024, with the award notice being published on 19 December 2024. On 15 January 2026, an extension was invoked for an additional 12 months, highlighting the ongoing opportunity for continuous supplier engagement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the IT services sector, particularly large-scale organisations similar to Merkle UK One Limited, which could effectively manage and execute subscription-based technology services. Moreover, entities that are classified as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this type of tender especially suitable, given the procurement preferences indicated by the buying organisation. Engaging in such contracts can bolster business growth by expanding service offerings and establishing long-term partnerships with governmental agencies, like the Student Loans Company.

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Notice Title

GB-Glasgow: Google Analytics 360

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 15 January 2026 for the following reason: invoking 12 month extension to existing contract.(12 month subscription to Google Analytics 360)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ac1afd7-92e9-42fc-a4c7-318c47066264
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a99b02c-6029-4dfb-b0b9-3585aeac9022
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,960 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,960 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STUDENT LOANS COMPANY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

MERKLE UK ONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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