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Jisc Certificate Service

JISC

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Oct 2025 at 18:01

Award

30 Jul 2025 at 11:22

Tender

28 May 2025 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by JISC, a prominent public authority sub-central government organisation based in Bristol, aimed to secure a certificate service framework for its members, including a wide array of educational and research institutions, schools, local authorities, and NHS bodies. The contract, titled "Jisc Certificate Service", belongs to the IT services industry category, focusing on consulting, software development, internet, and support services. The procurement used an open procedure, allowing for a single supplier framework agreement without reopening competition, and was awarded to DigiCert Ireland Limited. The contract period commenced on 19th September 2025, with an initial duration of two years, extendable to 18th September 2029. The procurement, completed under legislation 2023/54, enforces a framework agreement operated by JISC, ensuring mandatory legal provisions are upheld. The contract's total estimated value stands at GBP 1,800,000, with the gross amount at GBP 1,500,000.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses within the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in security certificates for digital communications. Large scale firms like DigiCert Ireland Limited, with the capability to manage extensive requirements across a multinational customer base, are well-positioned to compete for such contracts. This framework enables individual orders directly with the supplier, presenting ongoing business potential for the appointed company. Additionally, the arrangement allows for wide participation from public sector organisations connected to the Janet network, further expanding prospects for suppliers to demonstrate value-added services and competitive pricing, advancing their footprint within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Jisc Certificate Service

Notice Description

Jisc sought to establish a single supplier framework agreement to provide a certificate service for its members and eligible organisations (our customers) to keep web and email services secure.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Jisc wishes to award a contract providing an initial 2 years of service with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years. 2 + 1 +1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0527d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063064-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
18 Sep 2025 - 18 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JISC
Contact Name
Rhianna Best
Contact Email
procurement@jisc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 11111111

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NB
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGICERT IRELAND

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