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Student Loans Company

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Crown Commercial Service, focuses on the provision of coaching services for the Student Loans Company's transformation programme. This programme is aimed at enhancing agile software development and new technologies within the organisation. The tender, titled "Student Loans Company," falls under the IT services category (CPV code 72000000), with its contract period starting on 9th February 2015 and ending on 9th February 2017. The procurement is currently at the award stage, having been completed on 5th February 2015, and took place in Scotland, UK. The process was classified as "Not applicable" for procurement method details, indicating a direct award approach.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in IT consulting, particularly those specialising in agile methodologies and digital transformations. Companies that excel in providing coaching, management, and project delivery support services would find this procurement particularly relevant. Notably, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability classification, although large firms may also benefit. By aligning their offerings to the requirements outlined, businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their client base and enhance their service portfolios within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Student Loans Company

Notice Description

The Student Loans Company is in the middle of a major transformation programme, encompassing the introduction of agile software development and new technology. This journey towards a leaner, more agile organization also sees a shift in how we approach our roles and conduct our business - across our management teams, projects and IT division. Specifically we require a coach for: 1. Senior Management Team - coaching them to engage & work with projects now running agile software development and embed lean/agile practices into their business areas 2. New Digital Delivery Teams - helping teams define ways of working that align to GDS digital services framework 3. Project Management - embedding new skills & behaviors for managing agile projects and the changing role of a project manager 4. Product Owner - embedding role of product owner at SLC 5. Management teams in DT&TS - coaching them through changing practices & approaches to align with agile and sustaining agile when our technology partner (Thoughtworks) ramps down their resources

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1c6eb01-5327-4e7a-91f6-d7564490ddcc
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 applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 201511 years ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2015 - 9 Feb 2017 2-3 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COLQUHOUN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LTD T/A CALBA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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