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The Student room

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

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23 Mar 2026 at 17:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Student Loans Company, involved the creation of 'The Student Room', a student-focused website featuring online forums and community engagement for students. This falls under the 'services' industry category, specifically higher education services. Located in Darlington, UK, the contract was awarded to Student Room Group Limited, based in Bristol. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract being active since 1st December 2025 and set to end on 31st March 2027. The procurement method employed was 'direct', determined to be below the threshold and conducted without competition.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in digital platforms and student engagement services. Larger scale enterprises that can deliver high-quality, interactive web services and have a robust capacity for managing online student communities may find this contract especially beneficial for business growth. Given the project's focus on higher education services, companies with a track record in educational or community-driven platforms would be particularly well-suited to such opportunities.

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Notice Title

The Student room

Notice Description

The requirement is for a dedicated student focussed website to host content, the website should include existing online forums with an online community focussed on students.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0671f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026493-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STUDENT ROOM GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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