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SLC Project Resource

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

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27 May 2026 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the 'SLC Project Resource' conducted by the Student Loans Company was awarded on 27th May 2026 and focuses on recruitment services within the services industry category. The contract aims to support the SLC Change Directorate by providing qualified project resources for strategic change projects across various UK regions. This procurement, now in the Award stage, was facilitated via a limited procurement method without prior publication, under the Scottish Government Digital Technology and Cyber Services Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract value is £4,500,000 and was signed on 15th May 2026, with EVISA Solutions Limited trading as Malikshaw as the awarded supplier.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in recruitment and project management services to align with strategic public sector needs, especially those adept at supplying skilled personnel suited for roles such as Project Managers, Business Analysts, and Business Architects. Businesses that already have a focus on contracting within public sector frameworks and can cater to demand-driven requirements are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The dynamic nature of the demand and the structure of the contract, which includes a 12-month extension option, provides substantial growth prospects for companies that can deliver reliable and effective project delivery resources inside IR35 regulations.

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Notice Title

SLC Project Resource

Notice Description

The supplier shall provide qualified project resources to support SLC's Change Directorate in planning, executing, and monitoring strategic change projects. Resource Requirements All resources must operate within IR35 and will be line-managed by SLC staff. Roles may include: * Project Manager * Business Analyst / Senior Business Analyst * Business Architect / Lead Business Architect * Programme Management Analyst Resources must meet job descriptions and qualification requirements provided at the point of need.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is for the provision of contingent project delivery and business change resources to support SLC programmes and projects. All resources will operate inside IR35 and be line managed by SLC staff. Roles may include Project Managers, Business Analysts (including Senior), Business Architects (including Lead), and Programme Management Analysts. The supplier will provide suitably qualified and experienced personnel at the point of need, meeting SLC's defined role and qualification requirements. The requirement is demand-led, with no guaranteed volume.

Options: 1 x 12 month option is available within the contract.

Procurement Information

The contract has been awarded through a call-off from the Scottish Government Digital Technology and Cyber Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), which was established and is operated in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and advertised on the Public Contracts Scotland portal. In accordance with the regulations governing dynamic purchasing systems, contracts may be awarded following a further competition among suppliers admitted to the DPS for the relevant category. This contract was awarded following such a compliant process. As the DPS itself was subject to prior publication and ongoing competition, no separate contract notice is required for individual call-off contracts. The use of the procedure without prior publication is therefore lawful.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a5b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049504-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20262 weeks 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVISA SOLUTIONS LIMITED T/A MALIKSHAW

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