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Back Up and Restore Data Management Solution

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED

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24 Jul 2026 at 07:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Back Up and Restore Data Management Solution was conducted by the Student Loans Company Limited, based in Glasgow, Scotland. The procurement, classified under the industry category of "Mainframe hardware" with CPV code 30211200, culminated in an award to Softcat PLC in April 2026. The tender was executed using a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The project, valued at £4,798,194.58, will provide services over a contract period from 30th April 2026 to 29th April 2029.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data management solutions, particularly those experienced in working with mainframe hardware and related services. While the contract has been awarded, companies with expertise in integrating or providing auxiliary services to mainframe setups can engage in subcontracting opportunities with the awarded supplier, Softcat PLC. The focus on a selective procurement method indicates a competitive process, favouring businesses with established capabilities and prior experience in similar frameworks, providing growth prospects for those in the IT and data management sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Back Up and Restore Data Management Solution

Notice Description

The current solution that is in place provides SLC with a Back Up and Restore Data Management Solution is the Rubrik (the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Enterprise Edition. It is deeply integrated across the majority of other critical SLC operational systems e.g. Customer Ledger Account Servicing System [CLAAS] well established and is intended to be the strategic tool of choice for at least the next three (3) years. The existing Rubrik solution had been classed as end of life. As the SLC estate currently has Rubrik equipment throughout to move away from this manufacturer the decision was taken on technical reasons to remain with this platform.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e20297a3-cb1b-4c5f-80a7-cff7df831b01
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29eaab62-34b9-40a2-aa94-70b7b020b6dd
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30211200 - Mainframe hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,798,194 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,798,194 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2029 3-4 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 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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