Tender

The Provision for the Supply of Services for 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 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has issued a tender titled "The Provision for the Supply of Services for Digital and Printed Certificates, Transcripts and Letters" within the services category. The University aims to streamline the process of producing secure documents for students, improve document accessibility and usability, and potentially expand document production to international campuses. The contract term is 2 years with the possibility of extension. The tender deadline is 6th November 2023, and the procurement method is a selective procedure. The University is located in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

This tender by the University of Birmingham presents an opportunity for businesses offering cloud-based software solutions and paper stock provision services to cater to the university's needs. Companies specialising in printing and related services can also find lucrative prospects in supplying printed certificates and transcripts. The procurement stage is currently active, with a focus on digital and printed document solutions. Interested businesses should ensure compliance with the tender requirements outlined by the University and consider the potential for contract extension for long-term growth opportunities.

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Notice Title

The Provision for the Supply of Services for 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

Lot Information

Software Solution and System Requirements

A cloud based certificates, transcripts and letters production software solution that can provide secure physical and digital documents for current students and alumni with secure digital sharing features.

Options: Contract may be extended for 1 + 1 years

Paper stock and Printer Maintenance

Paper stock provision for our printed certificates and transcripts and potential printer maintenance provision.

Options: Contract may be extended for 1 + 1 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040893
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029521-2023
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

79800000 - Printing and 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
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
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Rachel Price
Contact Email
r.e.price.1@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

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