Tender

Digitised Certificates, Transcripts & Award Verification

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) is inviting suppliers to tender for the implementation of a digitised software solution for certificates, transcripts, and award verification. This procurement falls under the industry category of software-related services, with additional classifications including software programming, consultancy services, and software package and information systems. The project is located in High Wycombe, South East United Kingdom, and the postal code is HP11 2JZ. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a tender period ending on 24 March 2025 and a contract period starting on 1 July 2025 and ending on 30 June 2028. This is an open procedure (below threshold), and suppliers must express their interest via the specified website by the deadline.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in digitised software solutions and those experienced with regulatory compliance related to academic documentation, GDPR, and consumer protection laws. Although not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with robust security, efficiency capabilities, and experience in providing accurate academic documentation are well-suited to compete. Implementing this solution will address key operational challenges faced by BNU and ensure the institution maintains academic integrity and transparency, thereby creating a lasting partnership with the selected supplier. Interested suppliers can express their interest on the provided web platform, and BNU will follow up with further steps in due course.

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Notice Title

Digitised Certificates, Transcripts & Award Verification

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) are seeking to implement a digitised software solution for certificate, transcript, and award verification to address current challenges of inefficiency, security risks, and high operational costs. Implementing a digitised solution must comply with regulatory requirements, such as the Office for Students (OfS) conditions of registration, which mandate that universities provide accurate and secure documentation to maintain academic integrity and transparency. Additionally, consumer protection laws require that students be treated fairly and provided with timely and accessible information about their qualifications. Ensuring the solution adheres to data protection regulations, such as GDPR is also critical to safeguarding personal data and upholding trust in the system. Suppliers who meet the above requirements, can express their interest via the website. Tender timelines are indicative and BNU reserves the right to not continue with this procurement at any time. Additional information: Please express interest here if you can meet all of our requirements: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bucksnewuni/aspx/Home We will be in touch with next steps in due course. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-41141201-129b-4654-a844-71c2706f89c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3c57077-fdbf-4735-b036-1fb34854ab06
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
***
Postcode
HP11 2JZ
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Wycombe

Further Information

Notice Documents

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