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title: "Pre-Applicant Communications"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED"
published: "2025-11-21"
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# Pre-Applicant Communications

Buyer: STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17bc47d4-09d0-4d18-8674-c0c835b6cb0b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Pre-Applicant Communications" was orchestrated by the Student Loans Company Limited based in Glasgow, Scotland. The contracting process, focused on higher education services, culminated in an award on 1st November 2026. The tender was conducted through a "Direct Award" process and involved a collaboration with the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service as the supplier. The contract, valued at £240,000, will be active from 1st December 2025 and extend until 31st March 2027. The procurement process is now in the award stage and has been classified under the services category.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large-scale organisations within the higher education sector. The contract's emphasis on pre-applicant communication strategies suggests potential openings for businesses specialising in educational communications and service delivery. Although the procurement method was restrictive due to the direct award format, such engagements are crucial for establishing partnerships with entities like the Student Loans Company Limited and the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service, thereby fostering avenues for future collaborations and growth within the educational services industry.

## Notice

Pre-Applicant Communication to Students

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a94ee96c-dc9b-4d2e-bd90-d4a2601086e2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G5 8DF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Govan |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow South West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES ADMISSIONS SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2025 at 17:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a94ee96c-dc9b-4d2e-bd90-d4a2601086e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a94ee96c-dc9b-4d2e-bd90-d4a2601086e2
  21st November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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