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title: "Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management Support Services"
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# Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management Support Services

Buyer: STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f464f6c-478a-4667-afa1-86ad9842c6e0

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management Support Services" has been initiated by the Student Loans Company Limited, located in Glasgow, Scotland. This tender falls under the IT Services industry category and has gone through the selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £405,860, is currently in the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 8th May 2018 and concluding on 7th November 2018. The tender period ended on 12th April 2018, and the award was announced on 4th May 2018, with notice published on 31st May 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT consulting and vendor management sectors to expand their client base and services. Companies that specialise in strategic sourcing and technology solutions could effectively compete for this contract, particularly those with experience in supporting government organisations in the ICT and digital spaces. With the emphasis on enhancing vendor relationships and strategic sourcing strategies, businesses that can demonstrate technical expertise and innovative solutions may find themselves well-suited to engage in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice. The Services that shall form part of the Contract are focused in the following key areas: * Strategic Sourcing Services (within SLC's ICT and Digital space); and * Vendor Management Services (within SLC's Technology Group. The Services shall assist the evolution of SLC's strategic sourcing plans relating to the ICT and Digital space, complementing the programme of activity that shall meet SLC's 2020 Vision, and assist the development of technical requirements and complement the evolution of the Vendor Management function within the Technology Group.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3ceef14-99eb-4b5a-9a2f-45fa8caca47c |
| 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 | 31 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2018 - 7 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £405,860 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £405,860 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIEWDECK CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 31 May 2018 at 08:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3ceef14-99eb-4b5a-9a2f-45fa8caca47c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3ceef14-99eb-4b5a-9a2f-45fa8caca47c
  31st May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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