--- title: "Ransomware Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f265" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f265" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f265.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f265.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "STUDENT LOANS COMPANY" published: "2025-12-10" --- # Ransomware Services Buyer: STUDENT LOANS COMPANY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f265 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f265) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f265.json) ## Summary The Student Loans Company (SLC), a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage for a contracting process titled "Ransomware Services." This procurement pertains to the computer support and consultancy services industry, specifically focusing on ransomware negotiation expertise. The process is classified as a selective procurement method, aimed at awarding a contract under a framework below the threshold. Key locations for this contract include the United Kingdom, and particularly Darlington. A notable deadline for interested parties is the 23rd of December 2025, by which pre-market questionnaires must be completed on Delta eSourcing. The proposed contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and potentially extend until March 2028, showcasing a strategic approach in dealing with ransomware threats. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in business analysis consultancy services and computer support. It is an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage with a central government authority and contribute to critical cybersecurity needs. Companies with expertise in ransom negotiation, threat assessment, and communication management stand well-suited to compete for this tender. The procurement process's framework nature allows businesses to showcase their specialised services in a competitive yet structured environment, fostering relationships with governmental bodies and potentially leading to further collaborations. ## Notice The Student Loans Company Limited (SLC) are undertaking Pre-Market Engagement with regards to the provision of Ransomware Negotiation Services. After an internal review by the SLC Major Incident Team (MIT) the SLC Chief Information Officer (CISO) wishes to investigate the engagement of a firm who can offer specialist ransom negotiation expertise to assess threat actor credibility, manage communications or advise on negotiation dynamics. It should be noted SLC withhold the right not to proceed with this activity if they decide. All values and duration on this page is to allow the publication of this notice only and should not be taken as agreed figures. All interested parties but complete the pre-market questionnaire published on Delta ESourcing no later than 12 noon 23rd December 2025. https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/buyers/tenders/viewTenderStatus.html?id=1000241371 Access Code : 8474VNHZW8 ### Planning Information Please complete the questionnaire listed on the following Delta ESouring link by 23/12/2025 https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/buyers/select/viewListStatus.html?id=1000241382 Access Code : 8474VNHZW8 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081383-2025 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - award under framework | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Dec 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services ## Release History - 10 Dec 2025 at 11:13 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081383-2025 - 10 Dec 2025 at 11:07 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081376-2025 - 10 Dec 2025 at 09:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081310-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081383-2025 10th December 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081376-2025 10th December 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081310-2025 10th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/buyers/select/viewListStatus.html?id=1000241382 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/buyers/tenders/viewTenderStatus.html?id=1000241371 - 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-05f265. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f265.json.