This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

05 May 2026 at 13:54

Planning

10 Nov 2025 at 16:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company, a central government public authority located in Darlington, is in the planning stage for procuring a "Data Solution Delivery Partner" to enhance its enterprise data platform capabilities. The project requires the integration and deployment of data technology solutions to improve management, analytics, and operational efficiencies, with a particular focus on counter-fraud measures. Classified under the industry category of data services, this selective procurement is being conducted under a competitive framework award method, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2028. The total estimated procurement value stands at £6,168,000, inclusive of VAT.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms experienced in large-scale data integration and technology deployment. The contract's scope includes migrating existing data warehouses to new enterprise platforms, offering chances for technology and consultancy firms specialising in data services to secure a partnership with a major UK public body. The procurement's competitive and above-threshold nature implies a robust selection process under an established framework, making it suitable for businesses keen to expand their portfolio within the public sector through impactful data solution projects.

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Notice Title

Data Solution Delivery Partner

Notice Description

Data Solution Partner responsible for the implementation, integration and deployment of an enterprise data platform incomposing Lakehouse, Enterprise Data Warehouse, Archiving and Exploration areas to enable better a management, analytics and use of data, translating into to improved counter-fraud, maximise yield and improved efficiency. The partner will also migrate data from SCL on premise Data Warehouses into the new target.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05de18
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041125-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
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

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,140,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Withdrawn
Lots Status
Withdrawn
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STUDENT LOANS COMPANY
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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