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STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED

Secure web gateway (SWG) proxy service

Software & IT SystemsCPV 48732000
Value£973k
Awarded29 Jun 2026
Published24 Jul 2026
RegionScotland
Outcome — awarded

This is a contract result notice, not an open opportunity. Details from the official award data.

Contract value in context
£973ktotal contract value
median £91k
this tender£0£1.1m

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The brief

A secure web gateway (SWG) proxy service is a cybersecurity solution that filters malicious web traffic, enforces corporate policies, and protects against threats for remote users and offices.

SLC have adopted the Zscaler SWG platform as the strategic cybersecurity solution.

It delivers secure, cloud-based internet access through advanced threat protection, SSL inspection, data loss prevention without relying on on-premises appliances.

The cloud solution provides operational improved performance, scalability and a lower cost of deployment.

The current contract for the Zscaler services and premium support started on 19th July 2022 on a two (2) year term with the option to extend for two (2) twelve-month periods.

Both the extension periods were contracted for, with the end date being 18th July 2026.

For technical reasons the decision was taken by SLC to continue with ZScaler technology.

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The current contract for the Zscaler services

The current contract for the Zscaler services and premium support started on 19th July 2022 on a two (2) year term with the option to extend for two (2) twelve-month periods.

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OCID
29143495-06cc-44c4-98b7-1df4f563a18b
Stage
contract · Contract
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2025-TR-0134
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