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title: "PCI DSS Compliance- Qualified Security Advisory Service"
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buyer: "STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-29"
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# PCI DSS Compliance- Qualified Security Advisory Service

Buyer: STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ffacf7f8-fd7c-4257-a581-ca6087c41eda

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## Summary

The Student Loans Company Limited, based in Glasgow, Scotland, has completed the procurement process for a PCI DSS Compliance Qualified Security Advisory Service. The contract was awarded to NCC Group Security Services Limited, a large-scale supplier, to support compliance with PCI DSS certification requirements through independent assurance and guidance. The procurement falls under the "Computer-related professional services" category, with a value of £25,000. It involved a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is set to run from 13 April 2026 to 12 April 2030, providing services across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security assessments and compliance within the IT sector. Given its focus on PCI DSS, businesses that offer nuanced and technical security advisory services will find this contract beneficial for growth. It is well-suited for SMEs due to the procurement process's emphasis on selective engagement through a framework agreement, facilitating greater participation. Engaging in such advisory contracts allows businesses to strengthen their portfolio and demonstrate expertise in compliance services, thus potentially expanding client bases and increasing market share.

## Notice

To maintain its PCI DSS certification SLC requires the services of a PCI DSS Qualified Security Assessor to provide pragmatic advice and guidance on the requirement of the PCI DSS standard and how SLC can meet these requirements and to provide independent assurance of its compliance with the requirements of the PCI DSS Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) submission annually to the Acquiring bank.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/846d256b-86cb-4518-b577-7d4948fa2ee6 |
| 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 | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NCC GROUP SECURITY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 08:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/846d256b-86cb-4518-b577-7d4948fa2ee6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/846d256b-86cb-4518-b577-7d4948fa2ee6
  29th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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