Planning

Back Up and Restore Data Management Solution

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

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Planning

21 Nov 2025 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Student Loans Company, a central government authority, is currently in the planning stage, with a procurement title of "Back Up and Restore Data Management Solution." Located in Darlington, United Kingdom, this process is targeting the information technology services sector. The procurement involves a gross estimated value of £3,360,000, with the main focus on services. This opportunity requires compliance with UK public procurement frameworks. Preliminary market engagement was completed on 29th August 2025, with a formal notice expected by 20th December 2025. The delivery of services is slated to begin on 1st April 2026 and conclude by 30th March 2029.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in information technology services, specifically those familiar with data management solutions. The project seeks a backup and restore data management system from Rubrik, which indicates that suppliers with expertise in this technology or who can create compatible solutions will be well-suited. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit due to the framework's allowance for SMEs. Businesses able to comply with public procurement requirements and align with the planned timelines will have an advantage in competing for this high-value contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Back Up and Restore Data Management Solution

Notice Description

SLC shall require a Back Up and Restore Data Management Solution manufactured by the company Rubrik to comply with our proposed requirements. This shall be tendered via compliant public procurement framework. The estimated value shall be PS2.8m

Planning Information

a questionnaire was issued via Delta Esourcing to all parties registered on CCS Framework RM6098 Lot 4 to undertake premarket engagement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e656
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076045-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Dec 20253 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STUDENT LOANS COMPANY
Contact Name
Kenneth McKay
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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