Planning

Co-Location Services - Re-Procurement (GATS/ND)

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

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Planning

25 May 2025 at 17:23

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company, a central government public authority based in Darlington, UK, is at the planning stage of a tender process entitled "Co-Location Services - Re-Procurement (GATS/ND)." This tender belongs to the information technology services industry category and targets data storage solutions. The procurement is planned to begin with a future notice expected by 18 June 2029, and the contract period is set to start on 18 September 2029, ending in December 2032. The tender has an estimated gross value of £4.2 million, with a net value of £3.5 million, and fits within the services procurement category.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in information technology services, particularly those offering innovative and competitive data storage and co-location solutions. Companies with a strong footprint in the UK market that can deliver high-quality IT infrastructure services would find this procurement process highly beneficial. Engaging in such contracts can open up avenues for businesses to expand their client base within central government sectors and enhance their reputation as trusted IT service providers in large-scale public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Co-Location Services - Re-Procurement (GATS/ND)

Notice Description

Co-Location Services - Re-Procurement (GATS/ND) Data Storage

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05260e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027418-2025
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
£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
18 Jun 20294 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Sep 2029 - 18 Dec 2032 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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