--- title: "Digitised Certificates, Transcripts & Award Verification" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-41141201-129b-4654-a844-71c2706f89c6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-41141201-129b-4654-a844-71c2706f89c6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-41141201-129b-4654-a844-71c2706f89c6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-41141201-129b-4654-a844-71c2706f89c6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY" published: "2025-02-23" --- # Digitised Certificates, Transcripts & Award Verification Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41141201-129b-4654-a844-71c2706f89c6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-41141201-129b-4654-a844-71c2706f89c6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-41141201-129b-4654-a844-71c2706f89c6.json) ## Summary Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) is inviting suppliers to tender for the implementation of a digitised software solution for certificates, transcripts, and award verification. This procurement falls under the industry category of software-related services, with additional classifications including software programming, consultancy services, and software package and information systems. The project is located in High Wycombe, South East United Kingdom, and the postal code is HP11 2JZ. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a tender period ending on 24 March 2025 and a contract period starting on 1 July 2025 and ending on 30 June 2028. This is an open procedure (below threshold), and suppliers must express their interest via the specified website by the deadline. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in digitised software solutions and those experienced with regulatory compliance related to academic documentation, GDPR, and consumer protection laws. Although not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with robust security, efficiency capabilities, and experience in providing accurate academic documentation are well-suited to compete. Implementing this solution will address key operational challenges faced by BNU and ensure the institution maintains academic integrity and transparency, thereby creating a lasting partnership with the selected supplier. Interested suppliers can express their interest on the provided web platform, and BNU will follow up with further steps in due course. ## Notice Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) are seeking to implement a digitised software solution for certificate, transcript, and award verification to address current challenges of inefficiency, security risks, and high operational costs. Implementing a digitised solution must comply with regulatory requirements, such as the Office for Students (OfS) conditions of registration, which mandate that universities provide accurate and secure documentation to maintain academic integrity and transparency. Additionally, consumer protection laws require that students be treated fairly and provided with timely and accessible information about their qualifications. Ensuring the solution adheres to data protection regulations, such as GDPR is also critical to safeguarding personal data and upholding trust in the system. Suppliers who meet the above requirements, can express their interest via the website. Tender timelines are indicative and BNU reserves the right to not continue with this procurement at any time. Additional information: Please express interest here if you can meet all of our requirements: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bucksnewuni/aspx/Home We will be in touch with next steps in due course. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3c57077-fdbf-4735-b036-1fb34854ab06 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY | | Locality | *** | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP11 2JZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Wycombe | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services - 72260000 - Software-related services ## Release History - 23 Feb 2025 at 00:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3c57077-fdbf-4735-b036-1fb34854ab06 - 23 Feb 2025 at 00:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3c57077-fdbf-4735-b036-1fb34854ab06 - 23 Feb 2025 at 00:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3c57077-fdbf-4735-b036-1fb34854ab06 - 23 Feb 2025 at 00:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3c57077-fdbf-4735-b036-1fb34854ab06 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3c57077-fdbf-4735-b036-1fb34854ab06 23rd February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bucksnewuni/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bucksnewuni/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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