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GB-Glasgow: HCL Collaboration Renewal

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

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01 Apr 2025 at 08:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company has awarded a contract to Phoenix Software Ltd for the renewal of 4500 HCL Collaboration Licences. This contract, valued at £331,535.70 and categorised under software package and information systems, covers a 12-month period starting from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. The procurement process is in the award stage, having been completed on 26 March 2025, and the tender was part of the services procurement category. The procurement method details were not specified.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those able to provide large-scale solutions similar to HCL Collaboration Licences. Businesses well-suited to compete in such tenders include those with a proven track record in delivering comprehensive software packages. Despite the contract not being specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms like Phoenix Software Ltd, the awarded supplier, are apt for such substantial contracts, which can drive business growth through high-value and long-term projects.

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Notice Title

GB-Glasgow: HCL Collaboration Renewal

Notice Description

4500 HCL Collaboration Licences for a 12 month period, commencing 1 April 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e99df640-077f-4f92-9939-fe9177701517
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7657d58b-5f1e-4d04-98ed-8f2473a7c4b7
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
£331,535 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£331,535 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
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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

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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