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Queue IT Virtual Waiting Room

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED

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16 May 2023 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company Limited has awarded a contract for the procurement of a Queue IT Virtual Waiting Room solution. The contract falls under the information technology services category and has a value of £64,319.78 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2024, with the tender period ending on April 18, 2023, at 5:00 pm (BST). The procurement stage is complete, and the buying organisation, located in Glasgow, Scotland, is the Student Loans Company Limited.

This tender for the Queue IT Virtual Waiting Room solution by the Student Loans Company Limited offers opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services. Businesses with expertise in virtual queuing services and network traffic management would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract period allows for long-term collaboration, presenting a prospect for sustainable business growth. Companies capable of delivering solutions that enhance user experience while ensuring service reliability are encouraged to participate in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Queue IT Virtual Waiting Room

Notice Description

The Student Loans company has a number of externally facing portals which allow customers including students and repayers to self-serve. Within SLC, we use a virtual queuing service to control the flow of inbound network traffic. The requirement is to procure a solution which will allow traffic to the portal to be restricted in a way which protects the service while also preserving the user experience as much as possible

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-93765c9a-74d5-4da9-a3e2-093613a2a030
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a176da74-37b7-4655-b317-4fbd66ed1b0e
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,319 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,319 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2024 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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