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Pre-Application Communications

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED

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23 Mar 2018 at 15:52

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23 Mar 2018 at 15:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company Limited has successfully completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Pre-Application Communications" in the advertising and marketing services sector. Located in Glasgow, Scotland, this procurement was executed through a direct method as a single tender action, with a total contract value of £115,000. The contract period spans from 26th February 2018 to 25th February 2019, and the tender period closed on 1st February 2018. The awarded contract, which was announced on 25th February 2018 and published on 23rd March 2018, is currently under the management of the supplier, UCAS Media.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focusing on advertising and marketing services, particularly those experienced in facilitating communications for educational institutions. Companies that specialise in outreach, digital marketing, or informational services geared towards university applicants could find this contract appealing. Given that this procurement employed a single tender action, it highlights the potential for strategic partnerships with established organisations like the Student Loans Company, thereby enabling smaller firms to expand their client base and enhance their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-Application Communications

Notice Description

Contract award to provide information as part of application process to university applicants.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-375386d2-f038-4595-907d-6c1a7a02891c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/440aef4b-07b4-4aaf-8fd5-c2cadb5c6c67
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2018 - 25 Feb 2019 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
G2 7JD
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
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UCAS MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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