Award

HCL Collaboration Renewal

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED

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13 Mar 2026 at 12:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Student Loans Company Limited, involves the renewal of 4,500 HCL Collaboration Licences for a 12-month term commencing on 1st April 2026. This contract falls under the software package and information systems category, with a contract value of £350,865. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, as a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in the United Kingdom, this award phase was concluded with Akhter Computers Limited securing the contract on 13th March 2026. Prior to the award, the tender period ended on 16th February 2026.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for software service providers, particularly those specialising in collaborative software solutions. Businesses capable of supplying large quantities of software licences and those with expertise in working under framework agreements are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The emphasis on services, alongside the substantial contract value and delivery in the UK, makes it particularly attractive for SMEs aiming to expand their market presence or for large companies looking to strengthen partnerships within the public sector. Additionally, companies eager to engage with organisations like the Student Loans Company can leverage such contracts for long-term growth and visibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HCL Collaboration Renewal

Notice Description

SLC require the supply of quantity 4,500 HCL Collaboration Licenses, starting 1 April 2026 for a 12 month term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e436e23-7944-4b1d-8512-85fc397621b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ae33cfe-3c94-4229-94c0-89a17e12072a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,865 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,865 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20262 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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 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

AKHTER COMPUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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