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title: "ACHIEVING OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE - LEAN IMPLEMENTATION PARTNER"
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buyer: "STUDENT LOANS COMPANY"
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# ACHIEVING OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE - LEAN IMPLEMENTATION PARTNER

Buyer: STUDENT LOANS COMPANY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1cb25909-f72a-4496-ac19-e4afbcd7a6a0

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## Summary

The Student Loans Company is currently seeking a partner for the "Achieving Operational Excellence – Lean Implementation Partner" tender, aimed at developing their Lean Six Sigma capabilities. This tender, classified under "Business and management consultancy and related services," is in the active tender stage, with submissions closing on 4th January 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 17th April 2017 and run until 24th April 2020, with services required in Scotland, United Kingdom. The procurement method used is a selective procedure, which may favour experienced firms with a proven track record in similar projects.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in operational excellence and Lean methodologies, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are keen to demonstrate their capabilities in a competitive environment. Companies that can showcase relevant experience in Lean Six Sigma implementations will be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially gaining significant exposure and trust from a prominent public sector client such as the Student Loans Company. Successful engagement in this project could lead to further opportunities in public sector contracting and enhanced business growth in this domain.

## Notice

SLC is currently undergoing a strategic review to develop our organisation to become Operationally Excellent. We see the enabler for this to be Lean Six Sigma. We want to identify a partner, with whom we can work, to develop and deliver a LEAN capability. The access code for this opportunity is: 7496G45ZA3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cac9a5a-9261-4e05-b706-7fd9d0794388 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2017 - 24 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STUDENT LOANS COMPANY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 7JD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2016 at 15:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cac9a5a-9261-4e05-b706-7fd9d0794388

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cac9a5a-9261-4e05-b706-7fd9d0794388
  1st December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Glasgow:-Business-and-management-consultancy-and-related-services./7496G45ZA3
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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