Competition with a shortlist
Competitive procedure with a selection stage: suppliers were shortlisted before being invited to bid.
Key facts
- Buyer
- Student Loans Company Limited · Body governed by public law
- Supplier
- Iomart Managed Services Limited
- Value
- £972,879.06
- Procedure
- Call-off from a framework agreement
- Sector
- Software & information systems · Data security software package (CPV 48732000)
- Region
- Scotland
- Official notice
- View on Contracts Finder
- Timeline
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- Contract date16 Jul 2026
- Published24 Jul 2026Published 8 days after the contract date
Description
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.
About the supplier
Iomart Managed Services Limited: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company SC275629).