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

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

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16 Mar 2026 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company, a central government public authority located in Glasgow, has completed the procurement process for Interactive Voice Recognition (IVR) Design Consultation and Audio Recording Services, in line with its brand and supporting a suite of 20 IVRs. This contract has been awarded and became active on 13 March 2026, with a one-year duration ending on 13 March 2027, and includes a potential 12-month extension. The procurement took place through a limited competition method, classified as below threshold, ensuring a targeted approach for service acquisition within the data and voice media industry category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in data and voice media services, particularly those capable of delivering robust audio solutions in line with corporate branding needs. Mazaru Limited, situated in Uxbridge, Middlesex, has secured this contract, indicating potential avenues for similar businesses to engage in collaborations or seek expertise in the IVR domain. With the contract valued at £66,000, this procurement offers a substantial growth opportunity for service providers looking to expand their portfolio in government contracts, particularly those with expertise in voice recording and consultation services.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

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 IVRs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ac1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023384-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2026 - 13 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAZARU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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