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Certificate Paper

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

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09 Jun 2026 at 11:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Open University, a public authority entity, involved awarding a contract for the supply of certificate paper. This project falls under the goods category, specifically classified under CPV code 22400000, covering items like stamps and stock certificates. The procurement, which is now at the award stage, was officially awarded to Advanced Secure Technologies Ltd. This award was activated on 7th April 2026 and will run until 6th April 2029. The total contract value amounts to £50,997. The buyer's headquarters is located at Walton Hall in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, within the UKJ12 region. The procurement method was categorised as "Below threshold - unknown" and was published under the UKPGA 2023/54 legal framework.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the printing and secure documentation industry, especially those with expertise in producing and managing certificate paper and related materials. Established companies similar to Advanced Secure Technologies Ltd., which is a large-scale enterprise based in Cardiff, could find lucrative prospects in this sector. The contract's substantial duration of three years offers a stable demand for such goods, presenting an opportunity for businesses to establish a long-term partnership with an esteemed educational institution like The Open University. Such a collaboration could pave the way for future projects and expansions into similar markets within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Certificate Paper

Notice Description

Contract for the supply of certificate paper to the university.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b0cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054249-2026
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

22400000 - Stamps, cheque forms, banknotes, stock certificates, trade advertising material, catalogues and manuals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,997 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 6 Apr 2029 3-4 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
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVANCED SECURE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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