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Pre-Applicant Communications

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED

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21 Nov 2025 at 17:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Pre-Applicant Communications" was orchestrated by the Student Loans Company Limited based in Glasgow, Scotland. The contracting process, focused on higher education services, culminated in an award on 1st November 2026. The tender was conducted through a "Direct Award" process and involved a collaboration with the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service as the supplier. The contract, valued at £240,000, will be active from 1st December 2025 and extend until 31st March 2027. The procurement process is now in the award stage and has been classified under the services category.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large-scale organisations within the higher education sector. The contract's emphasis on pre-applicant communication strategies suggests potential openings for businesses specialising in educational communications and service delivery. Although the procurement method was restrictive due to the direct award format, such engagements are crucial for establishing partnerships with entities like the Student Loans Company Limited and the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service, thereby fostering avenues for future collaborations and growth within the educational services industry.

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Notice Title

Pre-Applicant Communications

Notice Description

Pre-Applicant Communication to Students

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-17bc47d4-09d0-4d18-8674-c0c835b6cb0b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a94ee96c-dc9b-4d2e-bd90-d4a2601086e2
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
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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 LIMITED
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES ADMISSIONS SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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