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GB-Glasgow: Device and Browser Testing

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

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09 Jul 2025 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company, based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the renewal of device and browser testing software. The project, titled "GB-Glasgow: Device and Browser Testing," falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems. It involved a contract starting on 29 June 2025 and ending on 28 June 2028. Tender submissions concluded on 5 June 2025, and the award stage was finalised on 9 July 2025, with the supplier being Computacenter UK Ltd. The procurement did not specify the method, but the contract was unopposed to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in software and information systems, notably large-scale businesses given the absence of indications favouring SMEs or VCSEs. The contract, valued at £112,186.72, highlights potential business growth through sustained collaboration with a major public sector entity like the Student Loans Company. Firms specialising in software testing, renewal services, or with a capability to serve large public projects would particularly benefit from engaging in such tenders, leveraging long-term engagements in a stable industry category.

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Notice Title

GB-Glasgow: Device and Browser Testing

Notice Description

Device and browser testing software renewal. Additional information: SVAR framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4d1de16-2de1-4470-a98b-c937128ca270
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56763091-879a-4b7b-be74-3771cfcfc7a1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£112,186 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£112,186 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2025 - 28 Jun 2028 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
Contact Name
Amanda_Scott@slc.co.uk
Contact Email
amanda_scott@slc.co.uk
Contact Phone
01413062109

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

COMPUTACENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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