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People Team Advisory Support

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED

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03 Feb 2026 at 15:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Student Loans Company Limited, seeks advisory support services for their People Team. The title of the tender is "People Team Advisory Support," classified under IT software packages with additional emphasis on analytical and forecasting software development services. The contract location is the United Kingdom, specifically Scotland, and the procurement process employed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender concluded with an awarding stage on 18th December 2025, and the contract spans from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2027. The total value of the contract is £258,800.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software and advisory services, specifically those that offer data-driven insights and guidance for human resources sectors. Although the suitability criteria did not emphasise SMEs or voluntary and community social enterprises, larger companies like Gartner UK Limited, which successfully secured the award, may find similar opportunities beneficial for scaling their business through strategic service offerings and expertise in software and advisory support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

People Team Advisory Support

Notice Description

Gartner will provide objective, data-driven insights, and expert guidance to business leaders in human resources. They help organizations make smarter, faster decisions through subscription-based research, in-depth reports. The purchase is for 3 licenses : Gartner for Chief Human Resources Officers Executive Team Leader EMEA x 1 Gartner for Chief Human Resources Officers Executive Team Advisor Member EMEA x 1 Gartner for Chief Human Resources Officers Executive Team Advisor x 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76ecbb43-e0fd-49c0-9ea9-47279f974eb8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ef09405-a164-4bd6-b5d0-b87fcfb4cf55
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

72212460 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£258,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£258,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 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
Stuart Turner
Contact Email
stuart_turnergla@slc.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARTNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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