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Student Loans Company · Central government

In brief

Student Loans Company has announced plans to buy IT and software work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £2,700,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, starting 19 April 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 6 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

SLC current Vmware ELA subscription expires on 18 April 2027, and requires renewal. SLC will approach the market to renew this subscription to ensure continuity of service for SLC's Vmware estate.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 084515-2026

About the buyer

Student Loans CompanyLast 12 months

Procurements

48

Awards

21

Suppliers it has used most for IT and software

All tenders and awards from Student Loans Company

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From notice 084515-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 7 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.