Tender

Secure Production and Distribution of Physical Higher Education Certificates and Electronic Transcripts

OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY

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03 Nov 2025 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford Brookes University is seeking to procure a service for the secure production and distribution of higher education certificates and electronic transcripts. This tender, titled "Secure Production and Distribution of Physical Higher Education Certificates and Electronic Transcripts," falls under the services category, specifically targeting the printing industry. The contracting process is in the 'active' stage, with submissions being accepted through an open procedure until 1st December 2025. The procurement is valued at £480,000 GBP, and potential suppliers can submit their responses electronically through the Delta Portal by the given deadline. The relevant enquiries for the tender should be submitted by 20th November 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in printing and distribution services, particularly those capable of operating digital and physical distribution systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises are especially encouraged to participate, given the suitable procurement criteria. The contract offers potential business growth opportunities, not only through the initial contract period that runs from February 2026 to January 2029 but also includes a possibility of a renewal for up to 2 additional years. Businesses that demonstrate excellence in quality, as well as competitive pricing, will be positioned advantageously in the selection process, with quality weighted at 60% and price at 40% within the award criteria.

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Notice Title

Secure Production and Distribution of Physical Higher Education Certificates and Electronic Transcripts

Notice Description

This specification outlines the requirements for a supplier to provide a complete service for the secure printing and global distribution of physical Higher Education Certificates and the production and management of electronic Transcripts, accessible via a dedicated online student and employer portal, with the possibility of that portal holding an e-certificate. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Oxford:-Printing-services./96Z78542GQ To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/96Z78542GQ

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d8ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071005-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79810000 - Printing services

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Vicky Badger
Contact Email
vbadger@brookes.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+441865647556

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX3 0BP
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Churchill
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

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