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Class Support

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED

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24 Jul 2026 at 08:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company Limited (SLC), located in Glasgow, Scotland, has completed the procurement process titled "Class Support" under the Computer platforms category (CPV: 30211300). This service contract focused on transitioning SLC's bespoke CLASS system to the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), following a review and a decision to rehost on Cloud. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The process reached the award stage, with Oracle Corporation UK Limited being the selected supplier. The contract spans from 13th July 2026 to 12th July 2029, with a total value of £195,000. The procurement targeted at maintaining and supporting the transitioned system, ensuring seamless functionality for the over 800 daily users.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud infrastructure support, particularly those with Oracle Cloud capabilities. While the procurement is already awarded, similar upcoming opportunities may suit companies that can offer innovative cloud solutions, efficient migration strategies, and robust maintenance services. Large enterprises with experience in government or educational sector contracts could find these opportunities valuable for expanding their portfolio, given the structured and strategic requirements laid out by public bodies like the SLC. Additionally, companies aiming to establish long-term government partnerships by demonstrating their capability to manage and support critical IT infrastructure would find this area promising for business development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Class Support

Notice Description

CLASS is a bespoke system installed by Student Loans Company (SLC) over 25 years ago. It was created using the areas of expertise from the company Oracle and its functionality is unique to SLC. Currently SLC have over 3,400 active users with CLASS logins with an average of over 800 users logging in daily. Historically SLC has followed a like-for-like upgrade cycle which requires regular investment. Following a Discovery exercise undertaken by SLC, the resultant options for the "target state" infrastructure were identified as: 1) Rehost on Cloud 2) On premises upgrade After an independent review the decision was made to rehost on Cloud using Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). SLC are therefore sought to procure Class support using the Oracle OCI Platform, manufactured by Oracle Corporation UK Limited (Oracle). The agreement shall run for a minimum of three years and include all relevant support, maintenance and licences.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2ab1306-a862-41f3-b43e-09ca10f2e807
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30211300 - Computer platforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£185,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£195,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 12 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 LIMITED
Contact Name
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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

ORACLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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