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Pre- Applicant Communications

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

Buyer Address: Memphis Building Lingfield Point, Darlington, UKC13, DL11RW, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Michael Mullin

Contact Email: michael_mullin@slc.co.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
240000.0 GBP
Published
21 Nov 2025, 16:20
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
80300000 - Higher education services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Universities and Colleges Admissions Service
Official Source
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Description

Pre-Applicant Communication to Students

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: Student Finance England delivers information for pre-applicants, applicants and their parents to help inform them of available financial support, if they are eligible and how they apply for it. SLC are responsible for the provision of information to students before (prior to services launching), during (when services have launched) and after they apply for funding (post application). Customer Communications and Marketing deliver communications for new and returning students across multiple academic years and promote a number of products and services.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Contracts

Contract Title: Pre-Applicant Communications

Awards

Award Title: Pre-Applicant Communications

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