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Secure web gateway (SWG) proxy service

Student Loans Company

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24 Jul 2026 at 08:03

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Summary of the contracting process

Student Loans Company Limited procured a secure web gateway (SWG) proxy service for its operations in Scotland. The service provides secure, cloud-based internet access for remote users and offices, filtering malicious web traffic, enforcing corporate policies and protecting against cyber threats. Required capabilities include advanced threat protection, SSL inspection and data loss prevention, without relying on on-premises appliances. The buyer has adopted the Zscaler SWG platform as its strategic cybersecurity solution, supporting improved operational performance, scalability and lower deployment costs. The procurement is for cybersecurity services, classified under CPV 48732000, Data security software package. The requirement continues the buyer’s existing Zscaler services and premium support arrangement, with the service delivered across Scotland.

The procurement is complete and was awarded on 16 July 2026 to Iomart Managed Services Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise. The award value is £972,879.06 including the stated procurement value, in GBP. The contract runs from 19 July 2026 to 18 July 2029. It was made through a selective procedure as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender submission deadline was 29 June 2026 at 12:00 BST. The buyer selected the supplier for technical reasons, deciding to continue with Zscaler technology. The award is active, and the procurement status is complete. The opportunity was identified as suitable for SMEs and not reserved for voluntary, community or social enterprises.

This award demonstrates sustained public-sector demand for managed cloud cybersecurity protecting remote users and offices. Suppliers competing for a future requirement from Student Loans Company Limited would need credible expertise in secure web gateway and proxy services, particularly the Zscaler platform or demonstrable capability to support an established Zscaler environment. Relevant delivery experience should include cloud-based internet security, malicious traffic filtering, corporate policy enforcement, advanced threat protection, SSL inspection and data loss prevention. Providers should also be able to deliver reliable managed services across Scotland, support distributed and remote users, and maintain performance as usage scales. Experience replacing or extending incumbent security services, providing premium support and operating without on-premises appliances would strengthen a supplier’s credibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Secure web gateway (SWG) proxy service

Notice Description

A secure web gateway (SWG) proxy service is a cybersecurity solution that filters malicious web traffic, enforces corporate policies, and protects against threats for remote users and offices. SLC have adopted the Zscaler SWG platform as the strategic cybersecurity solution. It delivers secure, cloud-based internet access through advanced threat protection, SSL inspection, data loss prevention without relying on on-premises appliances. The cloud solution provides operational improved performance, scalability and a lower cost of deployment. The current contract for the Zscaler services and premium support started on 19th July 2022 on a two (2) year term with the option to extend for two (2) twelve-month periods. Both the extension periods were contracted for, with the end date being 18th July 2026. For technical reasons the decision was taken by SLC to continue with ZScaler technology.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-478539c8-4a4b-42bf-86cc-9023418b1a1c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29143495-06cc-44c4-98b7-1df4f563a18b
Current Stage
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48732000 - Data security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£972,879 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£972,879 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2029 3-4 years
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
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
Postcode Area
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

IOMART MANAGED SERVICES LIMITED

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