Planning

WAN & Managed Internet Access

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

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Planning

25 May 2025 at 17:32

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "WAN & Managed Internet Access" project, led by the Student Loans Company, is currently in the planning stage. As a central government public authority located in Darlington, UK, the Student Loans Company is seeking services within the telecommunications industry. This re-procurement initiative is planned to commence on 26th March 2028 and conclude on 26th March 2030, with a future notice date set for 26th December 2027. The estimated value of the contract stands at £4.5 million, and gross at £5.4 million, offering substantial opportunities for businesses with expertise in telecommunications services.

This tender offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in telecommunications, particularly those with experience in providing Wide Area Network (WAN) and managed internet access services. Given the size and scope of the contract, companies with robust service delivery capabilities, a strong portfolio in public sector collaborations, and the capacity to manage long-term service contracts will find this opportunity particularly appealing. Engaging with such a high-profile project as a provider to a central government body can enhance business credibility and open doors to further opportunities within the public procurement space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WAN & Managed Internet Access

Notice Description

WAN & Managed Internet Access - Re-Procurement (GATS/ND)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052613
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027423-2025
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £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
26 Dec 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Mar 2028 - 26 Mar 2030 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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