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System & Performance Testing Services

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED

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02 Sep 2021 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company Limited, located in Glasgow, has recently completed a procurement process for "System & Performance Testing Services" as part of its operations to support software systems. This tender, classified under systems testing services, had a total value of £8,800,000 and was executed using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement period for this tender ended on 18 January 2021, with the contract period running from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022, and the award notice was published on 2 September 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in systems testing and software performance evaluation. Companies that could benefit are likely in the tech sector, particularly those that provide comprehensive testing services or software solutions. As this contract has already been awarded to EDGE Testing Solutions Limited, it may also present opportunities for subcontracting or partnership ventures for other firms looking to expand their involvement in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

System & Performance Testing Services

Notice Description

System and performance testing services to support software systems in place within Student Loans Company

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a0712e0-b54f-4c6f-be2e-5a0648223e29
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bae4d164-d139-4afb-9d17-af24be8be283
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

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


CPV Codes

72254100 - Systems testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@slc.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDGE TESTING SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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