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The Provision of Digital Certificates, Blockchain Paper and Associated Services

Buckinghamshire New University

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13 Aug 2026 at 15:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire New University commissioned services for a digital solution covering digital certificates, blockchain paper, transcripts, award verifications and associated services. The requirement concerns software-related services supporting the creation, secure handling and verification of educational awards and records. The buyer is the University, based in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, and delivery is across the United Kingdom. This is therefore relevant to suppliers providing digital credential platforms, certificate and transcript technology, blockchain-enabled document solutions, verification services or related software support. Businesses focused solely on conventional printing, general stationery or unrelated education services are less closely aligned with the requirement. The service combines a digital platform with blockchain paper and associated operational support for the University’s award documentation and verification needs.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a direct, below-threshold procedure without competition. One lot was awarded to ADVANCED SECURE TECHNOLOGIES LTD. The award date and contract signature date were both 13 February 2026. The active contract runs from 13 February 2026 to 12 February 2029. Its value is £107,205.43 excluding VAT and £128,646.52 including VAT. The award covers software-related services for digital certificates, blockchain paper, transcripts, award verifications and associated services. The selected supplier is a Cardiff-based small or medium-sized enterprise. The procurement used a single completed lot, and the published outcome records an active award and active contract rather than a cancelled or terminated arrangement.

This award provides a clear indication that Buckinghamshire New University purchases specialist technology for issuing and verifying educational credentials, rather than only traditional certificate printing. Competitors targeting a future requirement from this buyer would need a credible digital certificate solution, secure document or blockchain capability, and the ability to support transcripts, award verification and associated services as one joined-up service. They should be able to operate across the United Kingdom and explain how their platform supports the University’s administrative and verification needs. The incumbent is an SME, showing that this requirement can be delivered by a focused specialist rather than only a large technology integrator. Relevant experience in secure credentials, education records, software implementation and ongoing support would strengthen a competing proposition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Digital Certificates, Blockchain Paper and Associated Services

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire New University ( "the University") wishes to appoint a supplier to provide a digital solution for digital certificates using blockchain paper, transcripts, award verifications and associated services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e3cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077332-2026
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

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£107,205 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 12 Feb 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
Buckinghamshire New University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP11 2JZ
Postcode Area
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Wycombe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVANCED SECURE TECHNOLOGIES LTD

Further Information

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