Planning

ERP Software Provider & Associated Services

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

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Planning

25 May 2025 at 17:36

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for an ERP Software Provider & Associated Services is being initiated by the Student Loans Company, a central government public authority based in Darlington, UK. This planned tender, tagged under software package and information systems, aims to procure an HR and Finance ERP tool to manage the company's finances and workforce efficiently. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice anticipated on 1st September 2028, and a contract period set from 30th January 2029 to 29th January 2032. The procurement's estimated gross value is £7,200,000, highlighting a significant investment in the goods category within the UK region.

This tender presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems, particularly those experienced in ERP solutions for large public authorities. Companies offering robust and scalable ERP systems that can integrate HR and financial functionalities are well-positioned to compete. The extended contract period, along with a sizeable budget, offers opportunities not only for software providers but also for firms delivering associated services such as implementation, support, and training, which are now more critical than ever for successful project execution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ERP Software Provider & Associated Services

Notice Description

Provision of HR and Finance ERP tool to manage SLCs finances and workforce.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052615
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027425-2025
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
£6,000,000 £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
1 Sep 20283 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jan 2029 - 29 Jan 2032 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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