Planning

Document Storage

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

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Planning

25 May 2025 at 16:48

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company, a central government public authority, is initiating a procurement process for "Document Storage" services, focusing on managing its documentation and applications. This process is currently in the planning stage, with the tentative contract period set from 30th September 2026 to 30th September 2033. The procurement involves document management services, classified under CPV 72512000, and is set to be delivered across the United Kingdom. Potential business users should note key dates, including a future notice planned for release by 30th August 2025. The estimated contract value is £3,500,000 (net) or £4,200,000 (gross), and it falls under the services category.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialised in document management and storage solutions. Companies that can offer effective storage infrastructure, digital archiving, and document handling services in compliance with government standards would be well-suited to compete. The sizable budget and lengthy contract period provide a solid potential for revenue growth and business expansion within the central government sector. Engaging with this procurement process can position businesses as key players in government services and foster long-term partnerships with public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Document Storage

Notice Description

Storage of SLC documentation and Applications

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052600
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027404-2025
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

72512000 - Document management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
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
30 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2033 Over 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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