Tender

(NU/1258) Provision of Secure and Verified Electronic Documents

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

21 Feb 2017 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, which is seeking a system for the Provision of Secure and Verified Electronic Documents. The contract falls under the industry category of document creation software, with a value of £150,000. The tender is currently in the active stage and is set to close on 17th March 2017. The successful bidder will be tasked with facilitating the electronic issuing of secure student documents, including degree parchments and academic transcripts. The delivery will occur in the North East region of England, with the contracted services commencing from 1st May 2017 until 31st December 2021.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and document management services, paving the way for growth in the education technology sector. Companies with expertise in creating secure document systems or those offering related services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement could enhance a business's portfolio and open avenues for partnerships with educational institutions.

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Notice Title

(NU/1258) Provision of Secure and Verified Electronic Documents

Notice Description

Newcastle University are seeking a commercially developed system to enable the University to provide secure and verified student documents electronically. The documents will include the degree parchment, academic transcript and the Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR) in the first instance, but it is anticipated that this could grow to include further documents in the future.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8366654-edbb-470c-8a4f-3b5a10b76798
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03fe945-3dfe-412e-90a1-af2e70522219
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48310000 - Document creation software package

72512000 - Document management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2017 - 31 Dec 2021 4-5 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
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Dave Anderson
Contact Email
dave.anderson@ncl.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0191 2085360

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

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