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Digital On Demand Certificates

CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY

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29 Aug 2025 at 08:38

Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury Christ Church University, classified as a public authority under sub-central government, has completed a procurement process titled "Digital On Demand Certificates." This initiative falls under the services category and serves the education sector by offering digital solutions for handling High Education certificates and related paperwork. The procurement method utilised was direct, finalized without competition, and the process was guided by the "light touch" regime. This contract, valued at £120,000 gross, was awarded to Advanced Secure Technologies Ltd, a Cardiff-based SME, on 29th August 2025. The contract, which began on 27th June 2025, is set to operate until 26th June 2028, with possibilities for annual renewals and options to expand service offerings.

This tender represents an exceptional opportunity for businesses specialising in educational software development and digital printing services, providing potential growth in digital solutions for universities and educational bodies. The awarded contract allows Advanced Secure Technologies Ltd to expand its foothold in the educational sector, particularly in digital anti-fraud solutions that ensure identity verification and secure document handling. Businesses with expertise in digital transformation, cybersecurity, and educational resources would be aptly positioned to pursue similar tenders and collaborate on enhancing digital infrastructure for educational institutions.

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Notice Title

Digital On Demand Certificates

Notice Description

A system that allows access by students, and third parties, to see and order their HE certificates (and other paperwork) via a log in. Allowing the right certificate going to the right student at the right address. Also giving access to would be employers, this anti-fraud solution is a recognised way to ensure people are who they say they are.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058ffa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052277-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

72212190 - Educational software development services

79811000 - Digital printing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2025 - 26 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@canterbury.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 1QU
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Barton
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVANCED SECURE TECHNOLOGIES

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