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SLC TOM and Organisational Model Detailed Design Partner

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

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27 Mar 2026 at 12:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company is seeking a detailed design partner to work on their Target Operating Model and organisational transformation programme in Scotland, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "SLC TOM and Organisational Model Detailed Design Partner," falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services. This procurement process is at the tender stage, with a selective procurement method employing a restricted procedure. The tender began on 27 March 2026 and has a contract period from 9 June 2025 to 31 March 2026. The total contract value is set at £900,000 GBP, offering significant opportunities for consultancy firms interested in public service reform projects.

This tender represents a vital opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in business consultancy and management to contribute to a large-scale transformation initiative within the public sector. By participating, businesses can access strategic roles in the transformation of the Student Loans Company into a modern and digitally driven organisation. Organisations experienced in organisational model design and digital transformations would find themselves well-suited to compete for this project, as it requires continuing previous work to maintain strategic momentum without disruption. This procurement could enable firms to establish or expand their presence within Scotland's consultancy landscape, fostering growth and potentially leading to further collaborative initiatives within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SLC TOM and Organisational Model Detailed Design Partner

Notice Description

Modification Notice Original description: This contract will support SLC in the development of our new Target Operating Model, developing a number of design options, that will underpin our organisational wide transformation programme, Enable. The aim of the programme is to create a Simpler, Modern, Digital Student Loans Company delivering better outcomes for all and be recognised as an exemplar of Public Service Excellence. Description of the modifications The contract will be extended for 3 months and the value increased to cove additional work to maintain momentum and maximise value. SLC has identified potential areas of continued support, while the "Transform the Organisation Programme" (TtOP) team is established. Description of the economic or technical reasons and the inconvenience or duplication of cost preventing a change of contractor: This is a continuation of work already carried out by the same provider, it is an integral part of a wider strategic project. To change contractor now would be to the detriment of the progress already achieved.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37234229-3140-42f6-a7a6-e3fbfa99ca70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d8cafbf-d922-40ef-95b5-f089275cd50f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

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