Planning

Data Storage, Data Management and Lakehouse Products

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

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Planning

11 Nov 2025 at 08:56

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company, a central government public authority based in Darlington, United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Data Storage, Data Management and Lakehouse Products." This tender, tagged with industry classification CPV 48780000, involves procuring goods such as an Enterprise Data Warehouse, Data Storage including Archive, and related computing provisions. The anticipated contract will be executed via a selective procurement method under a framework agreement, scheduled to start on 1st June 2026 and conclude by 31st May 2029. The overall estimated budget for this project is £7.8 million, with a net value of £6.5 million.

This tender offers robust business growth potential for companies specialising in system, storage, and content management software solutions. Businesses with expertise in managing large-scale data environments, particularly those capable of providing innovative data lakehouse solutions, will be strategically positioned to thrive. Engaging in this contract could enhance the successful bidder's profile and provide opportunities to form long-term partnerships with a reputable government client like the Student Loans Company. Adept companies in data management and storage, seeking to expand their portfolio or client base in the public sector, will find this opportunity attractive.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data Storage, Data Management and Lakehouse Products

Notice Description

Enterprise Data Warehouse, Exploration Area, Data Storage inc. Archive, Compute provision, Data Lakehouse.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05de33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072602-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48780000 - System, storage and content management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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