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title: "Services to Support Digital Development of a Loans Assessment Platform"
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buyer: "STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED"
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# Services to Support Digital Development of a Loans Assessment Platform

Buyer: STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ae17969-2357-425a-9286-eb600fcce884

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED, which is based in Glasgow, Scotland. They are seeking services to support the digital development of their Loans Assessment Platform, specifically addressing policy changes related to Part Time Maintenance and Post Doctoral Loans. The tender is classified under miscellaneous software packages and computer systems, and was initiated through a selective procurement method, with the call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 30th August 2017, and the contract was awarded on 3rd November 2017, lasting from 14th November 2017 until 31st October 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in software development and digital transformation services, particularly those with expertise in the education sector or experience working with public sector organisations. Large firms like MASTEK (UK) LTD., which has already been awarded the contract, could pave the way for other businesses looking to enhance their service offerings. Companies that can demonstrate strong capabilities in software system design, implementation, and policy integration will be well-placed to compete in future opportunities stemming from this initiative.

## Notice

There are specific Policy changes requested by Government that SLC are required to implement by Q2 2018 regarding Part Time Maintenance and Post Doctoral Loans. SLC require the Supplier to undertake some development of Part Time Maintenance and Post Doctoral Loans Policy changes on its Assessment Platform known as LA Portal. The solution is based on an established architecture which is in the process of being replaced. SLC also require development of their replacement system Business Capability Foundation (BCF) which is undergoing a parallel stream of development pending a strategic review of the most appropriate platform to support SLC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3815fea-17c7-42f7-a8c5-9b28666f34e6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2017 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,500,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MASTEK (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2018 at 10:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3815fea-17c7-42f7-a8c5-9b28666f34e6
- 22 Jan 2018 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3815fea-17c7-42f7-a8c5-9b28666f34e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3815fea-17c7-42f7-a8c5-9b28666f34e6
  22nd January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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