Planning

Cloud PaaS Renewal

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

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Planning

10 Feb 2026 at 14:53

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company is preparing for the renewal of its Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS) provision, set to replace an expiring contract on 30 April 2026. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, under the initiative type 'tender,' and is classified under the IT services industry, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement method is selective and will be conducted through an award under a framework, denoting a competitive environment. The contract period is scheduled from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2029. Located in Darlington, United Kingdom, the Student Loans Company operates as a central government public authority. The estimated contract value is approximately £4.2 million GBP with several key deadlines approaching.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses operating in the IT services sector, particularly those with expertise in cloud solutions and software development. Companies that provide comprehensive PaaS solutions and have the capability to engage in selective procurement processes will find this tender particularly beneficial. Participation in this process could facilitate growth by expanding market presence and reinforcing partnerships with government entities. Businesses that can align their services with the specific requirements of the contract, such as scalability and support, would be well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cloud PaaS Renewal

Notice Description

SLC requires a renewal of its Cloud PaaS provision to replace its current contract which expires 30 April 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064cd6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011987-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,518,173 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 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
Not specified
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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