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Back Up and Restore Data Management Solution

Student Loans Company

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24 Jul 2026 at 08:49

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Summary of the contracting process

Student Loans Company Limited procured a managed backup and restore data management solution for its operational technology estate. The requirement centres on the Rubrik Enterprise Edition platform, which is integrated with critical systems including the Customer Ledger Account Servicing System. The buyer chose to remain with Rubrik because its existing estate is built around the platform and moving to another manufacturer would create technical complications. The work is categorised as information technology services, with the classification also referring to mainframe hardware. Delivery covers Scotland. The solution supports the continuity, protection and recovery of the buyer’s data and operational systems, using an established platform intended to remain its strategic choice.

This procurement has been awarded following a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was complete, with bids due by 25 March 2026 at 12:00 UTC, and the award was made on 23 April 2026. Softcat PLC was selected as supplier for a contract worth £4,798,194.58 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract runs from 30 April 2026 to 29 April 2029. The procurement’s stated value matches the awarded value. The decision reflects the buyer’s technical need to continue with its existing Rubrik platform and its established integration across critical systems. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, although the selected supplier is a large organisation.

For a supplier considering future work with Student Loans Company Limited, this award demonstrates demand for enterprise backup, restore and data-management capability centred on Rubrik technology. A credible competitor would need demonstrable expertise in designing, supplying, supporting and maintaining Rubrik Enterprise Edition across a complex operational estate, rather than offering a standalone replacement platform. It would also need to understand data protection, recovery and service continuity for critical systems, including customer account servicing environments and mainframe-related infrastructure. Experience integrating backup services with established enterprise applications would be important, as would the capacity to support a strategic platform over a multi-year service arrangement. The procurement’s SME suitability indicates that specialist firms may be able to compete, potentially through a framework route or suitable delivery partnership.

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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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20265 months ago
Contract Period
30 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
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
Postcode Area
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 Plc

Further Information

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