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PCI DSS Compliance- Qualified Security Advisory Service

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED

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29 Apr 2026 at 08:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company Limited, based in Glasgow, Scotland, has completed the procurement process for a PCI DSS Compliance Qualified Security Advisory Service. The contract was awarded to NCC Group Security Services Limited, a large-scale supplier, to support compliance with PCI DSS certification requirements through independent assurance and guidance. The procurement falls under the "Computer-related professional services" category, with a value of £25,000. It involved a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is set to run from 13 April 2026 to 12 April 2030, providing services across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security assessments and compliance within the IT sector. Given its focus on PCI DSS, businesses that offer nuanced and technical security advisory services will find this contract beneficial for growth. It is well-suited for SMEs due to the procurement process's emphasis on selective engagement through a framework agreement, facilitating greater participation. Engaging in such advisory contracts allows businesses to strengthen their portfolio and demonstrate expertise in compliance services, thus potentially expanding client bases and increasing market share.

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Notice Title

PCI DSS Compliance- Qualified Security Advisory Service

Notice Description

To maintain its PCI DSS certification SLC requires the services of a PCI DSS Qualified Security Assessor to provide pragmatic advice and guidance on the requirement of the PCI DSS standard and how SLC can meet these requirements and to provide independent assurance of its compliance with the requirements of the PCI DSS Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) submission annually to the Acquiring bank.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ffacf7f8-fd7c-4257-a581-ca6087c41eda
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/846d256b-86cb-4518-b577-7d4948fa2ee6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2030 4-5 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 LIMITED
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NCC GROUP SECURITY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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