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Digital Award Certificates Software & Graduation Certificate Paper

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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10 Apr 2025 at 13:33

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed a procurement process to acquire software for digital award certificates and secure paper for graduation certificates and transcripts. This tender, classified under software-related services (CPV code 72260000) and paper stationery (CPV codes 30199000 and 30199300), was conducted through an open procedure. The procurement covers the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the contract period spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028. Significant dates included the end of the tender period on 28 February 2025 and the award date on 3 February 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those providing secure digital solutions, as well as suppliers of secure paper products. The University of Exeter sought verification solutions that can maintain the accuracy and security of academic awards and data. Companies that can deliver high-quality, innovative, and secure solutions stand to benefit and grow by participating in such tenders. The open procurement method maximised participation, making this contract suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) eager to expand their technological and logistical offerings in the educational sector.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a908b48d-87d2-49af-b2ed-8ad5369d07dd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

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
10 Apr 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 202510 months ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 4 Feb 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Jodie Underhay
Contact Email
j.underhay@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

NOT AWARDED

Further Information

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