Tender

Interactive Voice Recognition (IVR) Design Consultation & Audio Recording Services

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

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Tender

22 Jan 2026 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company, a public authority within central government, is currently in the tender stage of procuring Interactive Voice Recognition (IVR) Design Consultation and Audio Recording Services, with the procurement process being conducted through an open competition. This initiative, situated in Glasgow, falls under the industry category of data and voice media. The submission deadline for tenders is set for 9th February 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 30th January 2026. The contract term is scheduled to commence on 14th March 2026, potentially extending until March 2028 if the renewal option is exercised.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in data and voice media services, particularly those experienced in IVR system consultation and audio production. With a focus on quality and competitive pricing, as indicated by a 70% weight on quality in the award criteria, companies ranging from SMEs to venture philanthropies and other third sector organisations are encouraged to participate. The contract, valued at £66,000 with a gross potential of £79,200, offers a substantial engagement that could facilitate growth and enhance the service portfolio of businesses equipped to meet the Student Loans Company's requirements.

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Notice Title

Interactive Voice Recognition (IVR) Design Consultation & Audio Recording Services

Notice Description

This ITT relates to the procurement of IVR Design Consultation and Audio Recording Services in line with SLC's brand and subsequent Voice Recording Delivery to support SLC's suite of 20 IVR's. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Glasgow:-Data-and-voice-media./F55GY98MD8 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/F55GY98MD8

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: one 12 month extension option available, subject to performance and budgetary approval.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ca6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005919-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

32583000 - Data and voice media

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

98390000 - Other services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Mar 2026 - 13 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
Susan Butcher
Contact Email
susan_butcher@slc.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G5 8DF
Post Town
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
Not specified

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

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