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Digital student ID cards

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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27 May 2026 at 15:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, a sub-central government public authority located at Northcote House, Queens Drive in Exeter, coordinated a procurement process to supply digital student ID cards compatible with an existing printer network. The procurement process, identified as tender UE274501, falls under the industry category of goods, specifically focusing on ID cards. The procurement method was "below threshold - unknown," and the process has reached the award and contract stage, with the status marked as complete. The contract was awarded to Digital ID Ltd, a large supplier based in Stockport, and spans from 25th March 2026 to 31st August 2027, with a gross value of £75,726.50.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in digital identification and printing solutions to collaborate with academic institutions. Companies equipped with innovative ID card technologies and supporting infrastructure could find success in similar future tenders, particularly if they can demonstrate the capability to integrate their services within existing networks seamlessly. Opportunities exist for businesses that can offer competitive pricing and quality services, as public authorities like the University of Exeter may continue to seek cost-effective solutions while enhancing their operational efficiencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital student ID cards

Notice Description

Digital student ID cards for use on existing printer network.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a6bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049875-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22455000 - ID cards

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,726 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGITAL ID

Further Information

Notice Documents

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