---
title: "Back Up and Restore Data Management Solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e656"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e656"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e656.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e656.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "STUDENT LOANS COMPANY"
published: "2025-11-21"
---

# Back Up and Restore Data Management Solution

Buyer: STUDENT LOANS COMPANY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e656

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e656)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e656.json)

## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Student Loans Company, a central government authority, is currently in the planning stage, with a procurement title of "Back Up and Restore Data Management Solution." Located in Darlington, United Kingdom, this process is targeting the information technology services sector. The procurement involves a gross estimated value of £3,360,000, with the main focus on services. This opportunity requires compliance with UK public procurement frameworks. Preliminary market engagement was completed on 29th August 2025, with a formal notice expected by 20th December 2025. The delivery of services is slated to begin on 1st April 2026 and conclude by 30th March 2029.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in information technology services, specifically those familiar with data management solutions. The project seeks a backup and restore data management system from Rubrik, which indicates that suppliers with expertise in this technology or who can create compatible solutions will be well-suited. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit due to the framework's allowance for SMEs. Businesses able to comply with public procurement requirements and align with the planned timelines will have an advantage in competing for this high-value contract.

## Notice

SLC shall require a Back Up and Restore Data Management Solution manufactured by the company Rubrik to comply with our proposed requirements. This shall be tendered via compliant public procurement framework. The estimated value shall be PS2.8m

### Planning Information

a questionnaire was issued via Delta Esourcing to all parties registered on CCS Framework RM6098 Lot 4 to undertake premarket engagement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076045-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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

- 21 Nov 2025 at 13:42 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076045-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076045-2025
  21st November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e656. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e656.json.