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title: "Network Services"
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buyer: "STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED"
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# Network Services

Buyer: STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7272291f-e9d8-4e72-b4a0-b038c8fe18a7

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## Summary

The Student Loans Company Limited has awarded a contract titled "Network Services" for the delivery of an integrated network managed service function. This procurement process, initiated as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Network Services 3 Framework RM6116, falls under the industry category of Networks with CPV code 32400000. The contract, located in Darlington, Scotland, will run from 30th June 2025 to 29th June 2028, with an option for a 12-month extension. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract award published on 24th July 2025. The total value of the contract is £7,498,266, with Exponential-e Ltd appointed as the supplier through a selective procurement method.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in network services and management. With a focus on delivering vendor maintenance and support services for core networking technologies, businesses adept at providing integrated network solutions stand to benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-positioned to compete, given the tender's suitability criteria. Additionally, the contract serves as a primary procurement route for future network hardware and software acquisitions, presenting ongoing business growth possibilities. Companies with a proven track record in similar frameworks or call-off arrangements are encouraged to explore this opportunity.

## Notice

A call-off from Crown Commercial Services Network Services 3 Framework RM6116 Lot 2a Contract Term: 24-month plus 12 month extension option The scope of the requirement is for the delivery of an integrated network managed service function to supplement the SLC in-house network team. In addition, the requirement includes the provision of vendor maintenance and support services for all core networking technologies for the duration of the term. The contract also represents the primary procurement route for future network hardware/software purchases required within the lifetime of the arrangement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/852664b1-9f1d-40d9-a6c3-8a190451838e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,498,266 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,796,082 |
| 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 | DARLINGTON |
| 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 | EXPONENTIAL-E |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2025 at 09:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/852664b1-9f1d-40d9-a6c3-8a190451838e
- 24 Jul 2025 at 16:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/852664b1-9f1d-40d9-a6c3-8a190451838e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/852664b1-9f1d-40d9-a6c3-8a190451838e
  29th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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