Award

Childcare Grant Payment Services

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

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Award

18 Jul 2018 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process facilitated by the Student Loans Company involved the tender for "Childcare Grant Payment Services," aimed at the financial transaction processing sector. This tender, classified under the CPV code 66172000, was located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure, with a tender period that ended on 1st June 2018. The contract period commenced on 1st July 2018 and is set to conclude on 30th June 2023, with a total contract value of £3,600,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial services, particularly those involved in payment processing. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability for this contract. Companies with experience in managing grant payments or similar services would be well-positioned to compete for the contract, contributing to a growing sector that supports childcare accessibility.

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Notice Title

Childcare Grant Payment Services

Notice Description

Provision of 3rd Party Services to process the payment of Childcare Grants directly to Childcare providers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33650ad4-1d61-4192-8259-9750b8b4df88
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2023 Over 5 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
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
susan_ayre@slc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+441412433198

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 1RW
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Red Hall & Lingfield
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WIDER PLAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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