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742 - Digital Academic Certificate System

UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE

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24 Mar 2025 at 09:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Gloucestershire has completed its procurement process for the "742 - Digital Academic Certificate System" within the Administration software package industry category. This process, classified under CPV 48219300, focused on deploying a digital system for academic certificates. The intended delivery location is in the South West, United Kingdom. The procurement, which began with a tender period ending on 25 November 2024, has now been awarded as of 26 November 2024. The contract starts on the same date and continues until 25 November 2027. The total contract value is £92,370, and the procurement method used was a direct single tender action below the threshold, making it a more streamlined process suitable for smaller projects.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in administration software, particularly those experienced with higher education institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to compete for similar future opportunities given the buyer's preference for such entities. The awarded supplier, Advanced Secure Technologies Ltd, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for this procurement, highlighting the potential for SMEs to secure valuable contracts within the education sector. This adherence to direct procurement methods ensures that businesses providing niche, high-quality solutions can successfully offer their services and secure revenue streams from substantial clients like universities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

742 - Digital Academic Certificate System

Notice Description

Digital academic certificate system for the University of Gloucestershire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2b20256-28e8-42b9-a116-b1fd2305c9e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2817272-f4e9-4bcb-b155-fdddcc95ad4c
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
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48219300 - Administration software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£92,370 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£92,370 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2024 - 25 Nov 2027 2-3 years
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 GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL50 2RH
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVANCED SECURE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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