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23 Dec 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company is seeking to establish a framework of suppliers for their Estates team, focusing on professional services including architectural, mechanical and electrical, construction project management, and quantity surveying. This tender, titled "Professional Services - Estates," aims to maintain the company’s property portfolio across various UK locations such as Glasgow, Darlington, and Wales. The procurement is at the tender stage with an expression of interest deadline set for 9 February 2026. The procurement follows an open and competitive flexible procedure, with a total estimated value of £2,050,000 excluding VAT. Contracts are anticipated to commence on 1 April 2026 and conclude on 31 March 2030. The framework agreement will be closed, meaning awards are likely to be made to a single supplier per lot without reopening competition.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural design, mechanical and electrical consulting, project management, and quantity surveying services. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises and can demonstrate technical expertise, legal capacity, and financial stability will be well-positioned to compete. The contract requires firms to comply with UK data protection law, maintain specific insurance coverages, and demonstrate registration with relevant professional bodies, thereby presenting a strategic growth opportunity for businesses capable of meeting these criteria. Successful bidders will secure a stable, long-term engagement with the Student Loans Company, enhancing their portfolio and market presence in the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Professional Services - Estates

Notice Description

SLC is looking to establish a framework of suppliers with pre agreed prices, terms and conditions to assist in the delivery of service requirement for the Estates team. The Estates team is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the existing property portfolio as well the services associated with the decommissioning/ new build commercial properties. The range of services include: *Architectural and Design Services *Mechanical and Electrical Consulting Services *Construction Project Management Services *Quantity Surveyor Services The framework objective is to have suppliers with a specific skill set and experience that SLC can call upon as and when required. Suppliers should be aware that a value of PS2,050,000 excluding VAT, is the threshold for the framework. The questionnaire for each of the Lots are within individual tenderboxes, please complete the questionnaire for all Lots that you are applying for. Please see below the for link/access code for each tenderbox; Lot 1 to respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/T9ED7Q24EV Lot 2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8HXRZC2NKB Lot 3 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/75ZM73ST5Q Lot 4 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/W5746P72H8 If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com This procurement relates to the following published noticed, Pipeline Notice OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f626 and Pre market Engagement Notice OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05170c To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1005613107

Lot Information

Architectural Services

This is for the provision of a range of professional services for the Estates department to bolster the in-house Estates team where the skill set is not available and is not required on a regular basis to employ staff The Scope of Services including design options through the RIBA stages, including and not limited to the design, preparation of documentation and drawings, obtaining build warrants and completion certificate.

Mechanical & Electrical consulting services

This is for the provision of a range of professional services for the Estates department to bolster the in-house Estates team where the skill set is not available and is not required on a regular basis to employ staff Scope of Services: Maintenance of mechanical systems such as HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), plumbing, and fire protection systems. Energy efficiency assessments and upgrades for mechanical systems. Mechanical system inspections, diagnostics, and repairs. Consultancy services for mechanical engineering projects, including feasibility studies and technical advice.

Construction Project Management

This ITT relates to the provision of Professional Services to the Student Loans Company Limited. This is for the provision of a range of professional services for the Estates department to bolster the in-house Estates team where the skill set is not available and is not required on a regular basis to employ staff. The Scope of Services including Project Cost and Commercial Management with the various project stakeholders such as the client, H &S and the various professional roles ensuring the project is delivered on time and within budget.

Quantity Surveyor services

This ITT relates to the provision of Professional Services to the Student Loans Company Limited This is for the provision of a range of professional services for the Estates department to bolster the in-house Estates team where the skill set is not available and is not required on a regular basis to employ staff The Scope of Services include and are not limited to cost estimations, ensuring value for money , maintaining standards / quality and post construction services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fcde
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002133-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71220000 - Architectural design services

71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,050,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,050,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
GLASGOW
Postcode
G5 8DF
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLC13 Darlington, TLL Wales, TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

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