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Provision of Paper for Graduation Certificates & Transcripts

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Award

15 Apr 2025 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed a public procurement process for the provision of paper for graduation certificates and transcripts. This tender, classified under the industry category of "Paper stationery and other items" (CPV 30199000), was awarded via an open procedure. The contract has been awarded to Advanced Secure Technologies and covers the delivery of embossed or perforated paper to the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender process concluded on 10 March 2025, with the contract period beginning on 1 April 2025 and ending on 31 March 2026. The total contract value is £60,000, and the official award was published on 15 April 2025.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in secure paper products that include anti-fraud measures. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to participate in similar tenders in the future due to the open procedure and the focus on goods that require specialised manufacturing processes. Companies that can provide innovative, secure solutions for official documents and have the capacity to deliver to the United Kingdom will find such opportunities beneficial for business growth and expansion.

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Notice Title

Provision of Paper for Graduation Certificates & Transcripts

Notice Description

The University of Exeter is looking to procure consistent, secure Certificate and Transcript paper that incorporates relevant and up to date security features to reduce fraud as well as upholding the accuracy of the award and data provided by the University.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ee0b251-5970-4400-8dd2-9ac28d7abd9e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5cb5432-1000-43ed-bd5f-1f7f2644f9c8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30199000 - Paper stationery and other items

30199300 - Embossed or perforated paper

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2025 - 14 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVANCED SECURE TECHNOLOGIES

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