Award

Provision of support for Corporate Affairs to SLC.

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED

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Award

19 Aug 2020 at 15:13

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED is seeking support for its Corporate Affairs team to assist with inquiries related to student finance during the COVID-19 pandemic. This procurement process falls under the category of Business and Management Consultancy Services, with a total contract value of £35,000. The procurement method employed is a direct single tender action, which was completed with the award being made on April 10, 2020. The contract period is set from April 14, 2020, to July 13, 2020, with the procurement process being classified as currently at the Award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in business consultancy and public relations. Firms that excel in managing media relations and providing strategic communication support can benefit from this contract. The requirement for assistance during an unprecedented time like the pandemic means that businesses capable of adapting to circumstances and delivering effective communication solutions will be well-positioned to compete in future procurement opportunities with similar scopes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of support for Corporate Affairs to SLC.

Notice Description

Provide professional services support during COVID 19 time frame to SLC's Corporate Affairs team. The support is to assist SLC in traditional and social media enquiries with regard to student finance during this time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35271178-791a-49d0-9e12-0e6b2e0e6123
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2020 - 13 Jul 2020 1-6 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCEANBLUE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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