Planning

Customer Software Delivery - Processing Enablement - Re-Procurement

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

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Planning

25 May 2025 at 16:20

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company, a central government public authority located in Darlington, United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "Customer Software Delivery - Processing Enablement - Re-Procurement" project. This procurement, with an estimated value of £147.6 million gross, focuses on IT services, including consulting, software development, and support. The contract is scheduled to run from 19th July 2029 to 18th July 2033, and a future notice is anticipated to be issued on 31st August 2026. This initiative will support the delivery of services to SLC's customers and ensure the continuity and efficiency of its IT operations.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth for IT service providers capable of delivering large-scale software and consultancy projects. Businesses specialising in software development and IT consultancy, particularly those with experience in supporting public sector IT infrastructure, will find this tender particularly conducive to their strengths. Participating in this contract can facilitate long-term partnerships with a major public sector body, enhancing credibility and expanding market reach in the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Customer Software Delivery - Processing Enablement - Re-Procurement

Notice Description

Provision of services to support SLC delivery of services to its customers and ensure the smooth running of IT services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0525fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027398-2025
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£123,000,000 £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
31 Aug 20267 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jul 2029 - 18 Jul 2033 4-5 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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