STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED · Awarded contract

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Secure web gateway (SWG) proxy service

Awarded 18 Jul 2026

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Awarded18 Jul 2026

Value£972,879.06

SupplierIOMART MANAGED SERVICES LIMITED

AgencySTUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED

RegionScotland

CategoryIT & Software

Expires in 2y 8mo3y term, 10% elapsed

Awarded 18 July 2026Expires 17 July 2029

About

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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