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Cloud PaaS & Associated Services

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED

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06 May 2026 at 08:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Cloud PaaS & Associated Services" contract was conducted by the Student Loans Company Limited, based in Glasgow, Scotland. This contract falls under the Information Technology Services industry category and involves the provision of Cloud PaaS and associated services for a three-year term. The process was completed with the status marked as "complete", and an active award was made on 23 April 2026. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 10 April 2026. This contract, valued at approximately £3.5 million, covers the contract period from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2029.

This tender, awarded to Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL, UK Branch, presents a significant business growth opportunity for large enterprises specialising in cloud computing and IT services. While the procurement had no specific suitability requirements for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses capable of offering comprehensive cloud-based services and infrastructure support are ideal candidates for similar tenders. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a company’s portfolio and elevate its market position within the UK public sector, particularly in technology-related projects.

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Notice Title

Cloud PaaS & Associated Services

Notice Description

Provision of Cloud PaaS and Associated Services for SLC for a 3 Year term, no extension options.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b95f71e7-6072-404d-ad15-538473ef913f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be410117-e812-480c-bda2-61478005cb76
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,518,173 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,518,173 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 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
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

AMAZON WEB SERVICES EMEA SARL, UK BRANCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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