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title: "742 - Digital Academic Certificate System"
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# 742 - Digital Academic Certificate System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2b20256-28e8-42b9-a116-b1fd2305c9e5

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## Summary

The University of Gloucestershire has completed its procurement process for the "742 - Digital Academic Certificate System" within the Administration software package industry category. This process, classified under CPV 48219300, focused on deploying a digital system for academic certificates. The intended delivery location is in the South West, United Kingdom. The procurement, which began with a tender period ending on 25 November 2024, has now been awarded as of 26 November 2024. The contract starts on the same date and continues until 25 November 2027. The total contract value is £92,370, and the procurement method used was a direct single tender action below the threshold, making it a more streamlined process suitable for smaller projects.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in administration software, particularly those experienced with higher education institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to compete for similar future opportunities given the buyer's preference for such entities. The awarded supplier, Advanced Secure Technologies Ltd, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for this procurement, highlighting the potential for SMEs to secure valuable contracts within the education sector. This adherence to direct procurement methods ensures that businesses providing niche, high-quality solutions can successfully offer their services and secure revenue streams from substantial clients like universities.

## Notice

Digital academic certificate system for the University of Gloucestershire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2817272-f4e9-4bcb-b155-fdddcc95ad4c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2024 - 25 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £92,370 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £92,370 |
| 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 GLOUCESTERSHIRE |
| Locality | CHELTENHAM |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL50 2RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Cheltenham |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Cheltenham |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48219300 - Administration software package

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2025 at 09:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2817272-f4e9-4bcb-b155-fdddcc95ad4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2817272-f4e9-4bcb-b155-fdddcc95ad4c
  24th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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