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Supply of Electricity

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company has initiated a procurement process to supply electricity to its Glasgow offices under the industry category of Petroleum products, fuel, electricity, and other sources of energy. Situated in the UKM8 region, this procurement involves a contract with a status marked as 'active' and dates back to 1st April 2023 for signing, with a substantial financial value of £2,218,437.54. The procurement method utilised is 'limited', implemented without prior publication of a call for competition, through a single supplier agreement against the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6251. This contract is connected with the supplier, EDF Energy Customers Limited, whose expertise in energy supply aligns well with the requirements laid out by the Student Loans Company. The procurement stage currently records updates in both award and contract status, with the involvement of key buyer representatives such as Michael Mullin.

For businesses looking to expand within the energy supply sector, this tender offers a significant opportunity, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like EDF Energy. The scale and scope of the contract engage companies with competencies in electricity supply and logistics. It supports growth by fostering long-term, stable commercial relationships with public bodies. Companies with the capacity to deliver energy supply solutions and maintain them over significant periods would be well-suited to compete, particularly those that can responsibly manage the substantial financial outlay while meeting the contract's duration and service requirements. The procurement's focus on a specific location in Glasgow and its energy classification suggests that businesses adept in regional logistics and energy management have unique opportunities to capitalise and further their growth trajectory in this sector.

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Notice Title

Supply of Electricity

Notice Description

Supply of Electricity to SL C's Glasgow offices

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Electricity for the Student Loans Company

Procurement Information

The contract was a Call- Off agreement against a Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6251 Supply of Energy 2. This is a single supplier agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026355-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy


CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

09310000 - Electricity

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,109,478 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
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
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
TLM8 West Central Scotland

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Red Hall & Lingfield
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDF ENERGY CUSTOMERS

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