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GB-Glasgow: Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) Systems Integrator Services

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

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16 Sep 2025 at 10:10

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19 Aug 2025 at 14:35

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30 Apr 2024 at 13:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process revolves around the Student Loans Company in Glasgow, acting as the buying organisation, for the procurement of Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) Systems Integrator Services. The main industry category is software implementation services, with the procurement process now at the award update stage as of 16 September 2025. Located in Scotland, the contract involves the delivery of the Student Finance Platform and LLE Solution Design and has undergone modifications to extend functionality for all student finance products. The project timeline includes an extension with a new completion date set for 30 April 2027. The total contract value stands at £44,354,437. The procurement method applied is not specified, but the awarding of the contract is complete, with Price Waterhouse Coopers LLP as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the tech services sector, particularly for companies specialising in large-scale software integration and implementation services. Although specific suitability was not flagged for SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with capabilities in managing and delivering complex software solutions in line with regulatory and policy specifications will find this an attractive project. The modifications illustrate the dynamic nature of high-value contracts in the public sector, allowing businesses to steadily adjust their offerings to meet emerging needs, thereby fostering long-term client relationships and broadening their service portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Glasgow: Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) Systems Integrator Services

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 16 September 2025 for the following reason: Notice of Contract Modification - Contract Change Note (CCN) 005. SLC have modified the Systems Integrator contract and the associated software requirements, including the core outcome to deliver the Student Finance Platform, the LLE Solution Design. This has been extended (justified by use of PCR Regulation 72(1)(e)) to add functionality to enable administration of all student finance products. Contract extended to 30 April 2027. Total value of CCN005 is PS18,990,000. Revised Total Contract Value is PS44,354,437.(SLC requires a Systems Integrator who will lead on and manage the delivery of the LLE Programme and associated software requirements, aligned to the proposed delivery structure in line with policy specifications, regulations, business need dates and the LLE Solution Design.)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d830c850-50d4-43ba-879c-36c8731ab84d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fec15cd3-8bda-4a7a-a363-d7c6e4ce2979
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72263000 - Software implementation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,142,655 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,142,655 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 2-3 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
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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