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title: "Back Up and Restore Data Management Solution"
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# Back Up and Restore Data Management Solution

Buyer: STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e20297a3-cb1b-4c5f-80a7-cff7df831b01

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## Summary

The procurement process for a Back Up and Restore Data Management Solution was conducted by the Student Loans Company Limited, based in Glasgow, Scotland. The procurement, classified under the industry category of "Mainframe hardware" with CPV code 30211200, culminated in an award to Softcat PLC in April 2026. The tender was executed using a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The project, valued at £4,798,194.58, will provide services over a contract period from 30th April 2026 to 29th April 2029.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data management solutions, particularly those experienced in working with mainframe hardware and related services. While the contract has been awarded, companies with expertise in integrating or providing auxiliary services to mainframe setups can engage in subcontracting opportunities with the awarded supplier, Softcat PLC. The focus on a selective procurement method indicates a competitive process, favouring businesses with established capabilities and prior experience in similar frameworks, providing growth prospects for those in the IT and data management sectors.

## Notice

The current solution that is in place provides SLC with a Back Up and Restore Data Management Solution is the Rubrik (the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Enterprise Edition. It is deeply integrated across the majority of other critical SLC operational systems e.g. Customer Ledger Account Servicing System [CLAAS] well established and is intended to be the strategic tool of choice for at least the next three (3) years. The existing Rubrik solution had been classed as end of life. As the SLC estate currently has Rubrik equipment throughout to move away from this manufacturer the decision was taken on technical reasons to remain with this platform.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29eaab62-34b9-40a2-aa94-70b7b020b6dd |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,798,194 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,798,194 |
| 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 | G5 8DF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Govan |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30211200 - Mainframe hardware

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 07:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29eaab62-34b9-40a2-aa94-70b7b020b6dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29eaab62-34b9-40a2-aa94-70b7b020b6dd
  24th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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