Planning

Salesforce Enterprise Licensing

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

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Planning

25 May 2025 at 17:20

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process described is at the planning stage for the "Salesforce Enterprise Licensing" project, led by the Student Loans Company, a central government public authority. The project aims to provide a customer relationship management tool to manage customer bases and self-service options for student loans. Located in Darlington, United Kingdom, this procurement falls under the software package and information systems industry category. The estimated gross value of the contract is £84,000,000, with work scheduled to begin on 30th June 2026 and conclude on 29th June 2033. A future notice is planned to be released by 1st February 2026, providing further information on the upcoming tender opportunities.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in software package development and implementation of CRM systems. Businesses experienced in delivering large-scale IT solutions to government and central public authorities may find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. Engaging with such a large-scale project could enhance a company’s portfolio and credibility, offering exposure in the public sector technology space. As the tender process continues to unfold, companies should prepare by aligning their products and services to meet the specific technological needs and requirements outlined in this government-led initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Salesforce Enterprise Licensing

Notice Description

Provision of CRM tool to enable SLC to manage the customer base, provide self serve options boht for current and future student loans.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05260d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027417-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M
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
1 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 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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