Planning

SP3 - Technology Change & Integration Services - Re-Procurement

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

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Planning

25 May 2025 at 17:27

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company (SLC), a central government public authority, is planning a significant procurement process titled "SP3 - Technology Change & Integration Services - Re-Procurement". This procurement focuses on IT services, encompassing consulting, software development, Internet, and support, specifically intended to bolster the SLC Centres of Excellence and assist with data and change projects. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with an estimated value of £128,500,000. Located in Darlington, UK, the contract period is scheduled to start on 12th October 2028 and conclude on 11th October 2031. The SLC plans to issue a future notice on 10th December 2027, providing further details on the procurement timeline and opportunities.

This tender offers substantial business growth potential for service providers in the IT sector, particularly those specialising in technology change and integration. Companies experienced in delivering comprehensive IT consulting and support services, and those with innovative solutions for technology enhancement, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could establish long-term partnerships with a central government entity, paving the way for future collaboration and growth in similar projects within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SP3 - Technology Change & Integration Services - Re-Procurement

Notice Description

SP3 - Technology Change & Integration Services - Re-Procurement Provision of services to support SLC Centres of Excellence within Technology Change and Integration as well as projects within data and change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052610
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027420-2025
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
£128,500,000 £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
10 Dec 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Oct 2028 - 11 Oct 2031 2-3 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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