Planning

Transformation Delivery Office

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

13 Nov 2025 at 16:55

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

11 Nov 2025 at 08:59

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company (SLC), a central government public authority based in Darlington, United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for its Transformation Delivery Office (TDO). This tender involves programme orchestration and governance, change and engagement management, and project and programme delivery management, aiming to support the successful delivery of key programmes such as the LLE, Digital Student Finance Service (DSFS), DSA, DRC, and Enable. The procurement method is selective, executed under the framework agreement, specifically the Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4) - RM6309, with a total contract value of £5,424,000. Potential suppliers can expect the contract to cover a period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The tender is classified under the industry category of project management services other than for construction work, and relates to projects to be delivered across the UK.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in comprehensive project management services to expand their portfolio by partnering on a high-profile government initiative. Companies with expertise in programme orchestration, change management, and digital service delivery will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. As this procurement is delivered through a selective process under an existing framework, businesses with prior experience and established credibility in government contracts, particularly those familiar with the dynamics of the central government sector, will have a competitive edge. Ultimately, this project offers substantial prospects for business growth through sustained engagement over the contract period, aligning closely with governmental priorities and project implementations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transformation Delivery Office

Notice Description

SLC require a partner to provide a Transformation Delivery Office (TDO) that includes programme orchestration & governance, change & engagement management, project and programme delivery management across key activities to support and co-ordinate the successful delivery of key programmes including LLE, the Digital Student Finance Service (DSFS), DSA, DRC and Enable.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05de34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073719-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,420,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
Susan Ayre
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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