Planning

Project Management Resources

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

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PlanningUpdate

30 May 2025 at 16:10

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

25 May 2025 at 16:11

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company, a central government public authority located in Darlington, United Kingdom, is planning a procurement process for "Project Management Resources". This initiative falls under the services category and involves the provision of project management resource requirements. The procurement covers deliveries across the UK with a planned contract period from 1st September 2025 to 30th August 2029. The procurement stage is currently in planning, and a future notice is expected to be communicated by 1st July 2025. The total estimated value of this contract is £2,500,000 with a gross amount of £3,000,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in project management and professional services. The contract is suitable for SMEs, making it an attractive prospect for smaller businesses looking to enhance their portfolio through central government contracts. Companies that can deliver comprehensive project management solutions across the UK will find this tender particularly relevant and potentially lucrative. The planned nature of the procurement allows businesses ample time to prepare competitive bids and engage with the anticipated formal tender process effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project Management Resources

Notice Description

Service for the provision of project management resource requirements

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0525f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028943-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 30 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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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