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Network Services

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED

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29 Jul 2025 at 09:48

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24 Jul 2025 at 16:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company Limited has awarded a contract titled "Network Services" for the delivery of an integrated network managed service function. This procurement process, initiated as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Network Services 3 Framework RM6116, falls under the industry category of Networks with CPV code 32400000. The contract, located in Darlington, Scotland, will run from 30th June 2025 to 29th June 2028, with an option for a 12-month extension. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract award published on 24th July 2025. The total value of the contract is £7,498,266, with Exponential-e Ltd appointed as the supplier through a selective procurement method.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in network services and management. With a focus on delivering vendor maintenance and support services for core networking technologies, businesses adept at providing integrated network solutions stand to benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-positioned to compete, given the tender's suitability criteria. Additionally, the contract serves as a primary procurement route for future network hardware and software acquisitions, presenting ongoing business growth possibilities. Companies with a proven track record in similar frameworks or call-off arrangements are encouraged to explore this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Services

Notice Description

A call-off from Crown Commercial Services Network Services 3 Framework RM6116 Lot 2a Contract Term: 24-month plus 12 month extension option The scope of the requirement is for the delivery of an integrated network managed service function to supplement the SLC in-house network team. In addition, the requirement includes the provision of vendor maintenance and support services for all core networking technologies for the duration of the term. The contract also represents the primary procurement route for future network hardware/software purchases required within the lifetime of the arrangement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7272291f-e9d8-4e72-b4a0-b038c8fe18a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/852664b1-9f1d-40d9-a6c3-8a190451838e
Current Stage
Award
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,498,266 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,796,082 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20256 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2027 1-2 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
Olga Chernick
Contact Email
olga_chernick@slc.co.uk
Contact Phone
0141 243 3705

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
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

EXPONENTIAL-E

Further Information

Notice Documents

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