Award

Digital ID

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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Award

13 May 2026 at 14:51

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

13 May 2026 at 14:29

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by The University of Kent, pertains to a contract titled "Digital ID". This contract falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and involves a scalable cloud-based ID management solution for university card access lifecycle. The project location is in the United Kingdom, specifically in the Canterbury area, and the procurement stage is at the award phase, with the award notice published on 13th May 2026. The contract will commence on 1st July 2026 and extend until 1st July 2028. The procurement method employed is direct, categorised as below threshold without competition, and the contract was awarded to DIGITAL ID LTD with a gross contract value of £100,800.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software and digital identification sector. Companies with expertise in cloud-based solutions and experience working with educational institutions are well-suited to participate and potentially benefit from subcontracting opportunities. Given the university's collaborative approach with their IS Department and Security & Transport Team, businesses capable of providing innovative solutions while closely liaising with existing university teams may find this contract particularly conducive to business growth and partnership development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital ID

Notice Description

A scaleable cloud based ID management solution for University Card Access lifecycle. Provide and install software whilst working in partnership with University of Kent IS Department and Security & Transport (Card Access) Team. The contract will be a 1+1 year contract with initial value of goods/services provided PS42,000.00 + VAT PA.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0697fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044077-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 1 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
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
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGITAL ID

Further Information

Notice Documents

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