---
title: "Co-Location Services - Re-Procurement (GATS/ND)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05260e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "STUDENT LOANS COMPANY"
published: "2025-05-25"
---

# Co-Location Services - Re-Procurement (GATS/ND)

Buyer: STUDENT LOANS COMPANY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05260e

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## Summary

The Student Loans Company, a central government public authority based in Darlington, UK, is at the planning stage of a tender process entitled "Co-Location Services - Re-Procurement (GATS/ND)." This tender belongs to the information technology services industry category and targets data storage solutions. The procurement is planned to begin with a future notice expected by 18 June 2029, and the contract period is set to start on 18 September 2029, ending in December 2032. The tender has an estimated gross value of £4.2 million, with a net value of £3.5 million, and fits within the services procurement category.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in information technology services, particularly those offering innovative and competitive data storage and co-location solutions. Companies with a strong footprint in the UK market that can deliver high-quality IT infrastructure services would find this procurement process highly beneficial. Engaging in such contracts can open up avenues for businesses to expand their client base within central government sectors and enhance their reputation as trusted IT service providers in large-scale public sector projects.

## Notice

Co-Location Services - Re-Procurement (GATS/ND) Data Storage

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027418-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Jun 2029 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2029 - 18 Dec 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STUDENT LOANS COMPANY |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 1RW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Red Hall & Lingfield |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 25 May 2025 at 17:23 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027418-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027418-2025
  25th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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