Tender

Provision for the Services of Digital and Printed Certificates, Transcripts and Letters for the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Tender

06 Oct 2023 at 11:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is seeking tenders for the provision of digital and printed certificates, transcripts, and letters. The contract, which falls under the services category, has a duration of 2 years with possible extensions. The procurement method is selective, using a restricted procedure above the threshold. The tender deadline is set for November 6, 2023. The University's location is in Birmingham, England, with a specific postal code of B15 2TT.

This tender by the University of Birmingham presents opportunities for businesses offering software and information systems services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender suitable. Businesses interested in providing innovative digital solutions for secure document production and sharing, recognised globally, are encouraged to participate. The University aims to enhance student and third-party experience in accessing digital documents efficiently, supporting student employability. Suitable businesses should focus on creating user-friendly solutions that can handle high volumes of student data.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision for the Services of Digital and Printed Certificates, Transcripts and Letters for the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham invites tenders for the provision of the Supply of Digital and Printed Certificates, Transcripts and Letters to provide a digital solution and printed documents to both graduating students, and students who have graduated from as early as 2002. The University has a number of aims with regards to this solution: 1.1.1 To provide a more efficient process for producing, printing and sharing secure documents that can cope with high volumes of student data. We are looking for a solution which will create templated documents containing data from our student record system. 1.1.2 To improve the experience for students and third parties when securely sharing and accessing digital documents, aiding student employability. We are looking for a solution that is recognised and trusted by institutions around the world. 1.1.3 To improve the usability of the solution for document production colleagues allowing for potential document production expansion to the University's international campuses. We are looking for a solution that works smoothly and efficiently. The system solution will be for use across the University's IT department, Registry, Students (both current and graduated students), with the potential of extending this further across the organisation. Contract Term - 2 years plus 1 + 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb3718b3-7d08-4092-a1d2-951acbfafb70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fcbad8c-4271-4bda-9574-b6bb5d0c9337
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Apr 2024 - 7 Apr 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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