Tender

Digital Award Certificates Software & Graduation Certificate Paper

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Tender

29 Jan 2025 at 18:09

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is inviting bids for a procurement project titled "Digital Award Certificates Software & Graduation Certificate Paper" within the software-related services industry. This tender involves the provision of a secure solution for digital copies of certificates and transcripts controlled by former students, alongside delivering secure paper for graduation certificates and transcripts. The procurement process is at the "Tender" stage and follows an open procedure. The deadline for submitting bids is 28th February 2025, by 12:00 pm, with the contract period starting on 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2028. The project is based in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in software services and security solutions, especially those with experience in educational technology or secure document management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, making this an ideal opportunity for growing businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the higher education sector. Companies proficient in creating secure and user-friendly digital platforms and those involved in producing high-security paper products will find this tender particularly relevant and potentially beneficial for business growth.

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Notice Title

Digital Award Certificates Software & Graduation Certificate Paper

Notice Description

The University of Exeter is looking to procure a solution that enables identical digital copies of certificates and final transcripts to be available on a secure portal which is under the control of the former student but with verification of the accuracy of the award and data provided by the University of Exeter. In addition, we are seeking secure paper for graduation certificates and transcripts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66219dca-42f4-4c9e-b402-9611ed0fcf05
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76ccd5d6-5705-4965-b308-9afc48b91008
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

30199000 - Paper stationery and other items

30199300 - Embossed or perforated paper

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
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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
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

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