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Microsoft Enterprise Agreement

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED

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17 Jun 2025 at 14:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company Limited, based in Darlington, Scotland, has concluded a procurement process titled "Microsoft Enterprise Agreement," focusing on software packages and information systems within the United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under CPV code 48000000, was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarding stage of the process was completed with the contract being active from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2028. The tender period ended on 20th January 2025, and the award notice was published on 17th June 2025. The contract, valued at £13,575,000 GBP, involves the provision of Microsoft licences and related services under the Technology Products & Associated Services 2 framework (TePAS 2), Lot 3: Software and Associated Services.

This tender represents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in software packages and associated services. SMEs can leverage this contract to strengthen their market presence by delivering essential IT solutions and support to public sector clients like the Student Loans Company Limited. Businesses with expertise in enterprise agreements, particularly those with a strong track record in software provisioning and related technical services, are well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities. With Bytes Software Services Ltd awarded the contract, this paves the way for other SMEs in the tech sector to engage in the competitive procurement landscape provided by framework agreements like TePAS 2.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement

Notice Description

Provision of Microsoft Licenses and related services Additional information: Crown Commercial Service Aggregated Procurement under RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (TePAS 2): Lot 3: Software and Associated

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d40b5e4-9e52-43c0-9d9f-9ac3cbcf8403
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe995216-97c9-4a95-a38c-1504da001958
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,575,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,575,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 3-4 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

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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