Planning

SP2 - Technology Group Strategic Partner - Platform Delivery & Technology Services - Re-Procurement

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

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Planning

25 May 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company, a central government public authority located in Darlington, UK, is initiating a procurement process titled "SP2 - Technology Group Strategic Partner - Platform Delivery & Technology Services - Re-Procurement". This procurement is currently in the planning stage, aiming to establish a strategic partnership for the simplification and rationalisation of the company's technology estate. The tender focuses on the services industry category, specifically targeting information technology services. The planned contract would start on 14th January 2028 and conclude on 13th January 2031, with an estimated gross value of £180 million. Businesses should take note of the future notice date of 14th January 2027 for further updates.

This re-procurement process offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the technology services sector, particularly those with capabilities in managing and simplifying large-scale technology estates. Companies that can deliver innovative solutions to reduce risks and costs associated with existing systems are well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this tender could provide businesses with significant growth prospects, enhancing their visibility and credibility within the public sector. Small to large enterprises with proven track records in strategic tech partnerships will find this opportunity particularly beneficial.

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Notice Title

SP2 - Technology Group Strategic Partner - Platform Delivery & Technology Services - Re-Procurement

Notice Description

Strategic partnership to support and help secure the long-term sustainability and capabilities of SLC and simplification of the technology estate, rationalisation of the existing contractual and supplier landscapes with the overall aim of reducing the risks and costs associated with developing, maintaining and running SLC's core systems and technologies internally.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0525f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027395-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Jan 202711 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jan 2028 - 13 Jan 2031 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STUDENT LOANS COMPANY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial_governance@slc.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 1RW
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Red Hall & Lingfield
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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