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SLC Tom and Organisation Model Detailed Design Partner

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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06 Jul 2026 at 12:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED, has announced a public procurement process titled "SLC Tom and Organisation Model Detailed Design Partner" in the business and management consultancy services category, identified under the CPV code 79400000. The contract focuses on developing design options for the Student Loans Company's Target Operating Model as part of a broader transformation programme. This initiative aims to create a simpler, digital-focused Student Loans Company. The contract is active and follows an open procurement method, allowing for competitive tendering above the threshold. Located in Scotland, United Kingdom, the contract period runs from 1st July 2025 to 14th August 2026, and the tender stage was published on 6th July 2026.

This procurement process presents lucrative opportunities for consultancy businesses specialising in organisational transformation, digital transformation, and public service enhancement projects. Companies with expertise in delivering strategic design solutions and digital implementations will find this opportunity particularly fitting. Although SME and VCSE suitability is not highlighted, larger consultancy firms adept in handling significant public sector reforms would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The project’s scope and strategic importance offer expansive business growth possibilities for the selected partner.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SLC Tom and Organisation Model Detailed Design Partner

Notice Description

Modification Notice Original description: The contract will support SLC in the development of our new Target Operating Model, developing a number of design options, that will underpin our organisational wide transformation programme, Enable. The aim of the programme is to create a Simpler, Modern, Digital Student Loans Company delivering better outcomes for all and be recognised as an exemplar of Public Service Excellence. Description of the modifications The contract will be extended for a further 6 weeks to provide additional support to implement the TOM design for the Digital and Data Directorate. Description of the economic or technical reasons and the inconvenience or duplication of cost preventing a change of contractor: This is a continuation of work already carried out by the same provider, it is an integral part of a wider strategic project. To change contractor now would be to the detriment of the progress already achieved.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55b74a27-836a-429c-90aa-6d749ce9afd8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 14 Aug 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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