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Award

30 Jul 2026 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company, located in Glasgow, has recently completed a tender for a Visual Collaboration Platform with a contract valued at £92,040. The procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, targeted specifically for services within the region of Scotland, United Kingdom. The tender underwent its completion process on 4th June 2026, with the award made to Generation Digital Ltd on 22nd June 2026. The contract, now active, commenced on 27th July 2026 and is set to conclude on 26th July 2029. The procurement method details are not specified, however, it follows a tender initiation type, and the contract is not particularly suited for SMEs or VCSEs.

This contract award presents potential opportunities for businesses specialising in the development and support of digital collaboration tools. Although the contract has been awarded, it highlights the Student Loans Company's focus on technological advancements and dependency on robust software systems, suggesting future procurement opportunities for companies with expertise in digital and software solutions. Large-scale enterprises or firms with a strong track record in delivering complex IT services would be ideal contenders for similar future tenders, given the scale and nature of the contract requirements. This indicates a competitive landscape where established providers could thrive by aligning their offerings with the strategic goals of public sector organisations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GB-Glasgow: Visual Collaboration Platform

Notice Description

3 year contract term for Visual Collaboration Platform.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46a635d3-5c45-4f05-9a5a-d01ca2666942
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99063645-c3ac-4955-9d40-e0b6587f7caf
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
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£92,040 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£92,040 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2029 3-4 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
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

GENERATION DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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