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title: "Pre-Application Communications"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-375386d2-f038-4595-907d-6c1a7a02891c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED"
published: "2018-03-23"
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# Pre-Application Communications

Buyer: STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-375386d2-f038-4595-907d-6c1a7a02891c

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## Summary

The Student Loans Company Limited has successfully completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Pre-Application Communications" in the advertising and marketing services sector. Located in Glasgow, Scotland, this procurement was executed through a direct method as a single tender action, with a total contract value of £115,000. The contract period spans from 26th February 2018 to 25th February 2019, and the tender period closed on 1st February 2018. The awarded contract, which was announced on 25th February 2018 and published on 23rd March 2018, is currently under the management of the supplier, UCAS Media.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focusing on advertising and marketing services, particularly those experienced in facilitating communications for educational institutions. Companies that specialise in outreach, digital marketing, or informational services geared towards university applicants could find this contract appealing. Given that this procurement employed a single tender action, it highlights the potential for strategic partnerships with established organisations like the Student Loans Company, thereby enabling smaller firms to expand their client base and enhance their service offerings.

## Notice

Contract award to provide information as part of application process to university applicants.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/440aef4b-07b4-4aaf-8fd5-c2cadb5c6c67 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2018 - 25 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £115,000 |
| 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 | UCAS MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2018 at 15:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/440aef4b-07b4-4aaf-8fd5-c2cadb5c6c67
- 23 Mar 2018 at 15:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/440aef4b-07b4-4aaf-8fd5-c2cadb5c6c67

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/440aef4b-07b4-4aaf-8fd5-c2cadb5c6c67
  23rd March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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