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Secure Student Document and Verification System - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Hertfordshire is conducting a tender exercise for a Secure Student Document and Verification System in the services category. The total contract value is £500,000 GBP, and the contract will last five years, starting on March 1, 2023, and ending on February 28, 2028. The procurement method used is an open procedure with the tender period closing on January 3, 2023. The buying organisation is the University of Hertfordshire located in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in industry-specific software packages to compete in providing a Secure Student Document and Verification System. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be suited for this opportunity as the tender explicitly notes suitability for SMEs. As the contract demands an externally hosted cloud-based solution, businesses with expertise in cloud technologies and data protection compliance, including GDPR, would be well-positioned to engage with this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Secure Student Document and Verification System - AWARD

Notice Description

The University of Hertfordshire is conducting a tender exercise to set up a contract with the successful bidder for a Secure Student Document and Verification System to the University and all group companies. The contract duration is for a maximum of five years (this is subject to satisfactory performance of the contract). The contract will be reviewed against the key performance indicators at the contract management meetings on a monthly basis during the first six months then on a quarterly basis thereafter. The University is seeking to implement a system that will produce both hard copy and digital documents in a secure environment. The system will verify certificates, transcripts, awards, grades and dates of attendance, and be able to produce digital or hard copies which the student/graduate can access on a self-service basis. Suppliers are required to offer an externally hosted solution (cloud based). All University policies and regulations relating to information, security, data management, systems and services, will apply to any contracts resulting from this tender. Suppliers are required to provide evidence of their policies and compliance with Data Protection Legislation, GDPR and any other relevant Legislation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73729a48-0833-45dc-a32f-178c42018d55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/321a3aaf-e6e2-4a92-89f2-e20c87f12aa5
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£201,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2023 - 28 Feb 2028 Over 5 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 HERTFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
AL10 9AB
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Hatfield South West
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVANCED SECURE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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