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title: "Provision of Paper for Graduation Certificates & Transcripts"
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# Provision of Paper for Graduation Certificates & Transcripts

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ee0b251-5970-4400-8dd2-9ac28d7abd9e

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has completed a public procurement process for the provision of paper for graduation certificates and transcripts. This tender, classified under the industry category of "Paper stationery and other items" (CPV 30199000), was awarded via an open procedure. The contract has been awarded to Advanced Secure Technologies and covers the delivery of embossed or perforated paper to the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender process concluded on 10 March 2025, with the contract period beginning on 1 April 2025 and ending on 31 March 2026. The total contract value is £60,000, and the official award was published on 15 April 2025.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in secure paper products that include anti-fraud measures. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to participate in similar tenders in the future due to the open procedure and the focus on goods that require specialised manufacturing processes. Companies that can provide innovative, secure solutions for official documents and have the capacity to deliver to the United Kingdom will find such opportunities beneficial for business growth and expansion.

## Notice

The University of Exeter is looking to procure consistent, secure Certificate and Transcript paper that incorporates relevant and up to date security features to reduce fraud as well as upholding the accuracy of the award and data provided by the University.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5cb5432-1000-43ed-bd5f-1f7f2644f9c8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2025 - 14 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADVANCED SECURE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30199000 - Paper stationery and other items
- 30199300 - Embossed or perforated paper

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2025 at 15:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5cb5432-1000-43ed-bd5f-1f7f2644f9c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5cb5432-1000-43ed-bd5f-1f7f2644f9c8
  15th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=90792&B=EXETER
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

## Provenance

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