Award

Digital Award Certificates Software & Graduation Certificate Paper

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Apr 2025 at 13:51

Award

03 Feb 2025 at 14:46

Tender

29 Jan 2025 at 17:16

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is currently in the Award stage of its procurement process for "Digital Award Certificates Software & Graduation Certificate Paper." This tender falls under the Software-related services industry category and covers regions within the UKK4 location. The procurement process follows an open procedure, and the University is seeking solutions to create digital copies of certificates and final transcripts, along with secure paper for graduation certificates. The tender includes two lots: Lot 1 for Digital Award Certificates Software and Lot 2 for graduation certificate/transcript paper. Crucial dates include the award period commencing on 28th February 2025.

This tender likely offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, document security systems, and secure paper manufacturing. Companies experienced in creating digital document solutions or suppliers of specialised stationery items, such as embossed or perforated paper, are well-suited to compete. Successful bidders could benefit from long-term contracts and collaborative opportunities with a reputable educational institution, enhancing their portfolio and business growth potential. Consequently, this procurement tender could be an excellent match for firms aiming to expand their clientele within the public education sector.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1: Digital Award Certificates Software

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

Lot 2: Graduation Certificate/Transcript Paper

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d728
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014334-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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