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title: "(NU/1258) Provision of Secure and Verified Electronic Documents"
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# (NU/1258) Provision of Secure and Verified Electronic Documents

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8366654-edbb-470c-8a4f-3b5a10b76798

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, which is seeking a system for the Provision of Secure and Verified Electronic Documents. The contract falls under the industry category of document creation software, with a value of £150,000. The tender is currently in the active stage and is set to close on 17th March 2017. The successful bidder will be tasked with facilitating the electronic issuing of secure student documents, including degree parchments and academic transcripts. The delivery will occur in the North East region of England, with the contracted services commencing from 1st May 2017 until 31st December 2021.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and document management services, paving the way for growth in the education technology sector. Companies with expertise in creating secure document systems or those offering related services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement could enhance a business's portfolio and open avenues for partnerships with educational institutions.

## Notice

Newcastle University are seeking a commercially developed system to enable the University to provide secure and verified student documents electronically. The documents will include the degree parchment, academic transcript and the Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR) in the first instance, but it is anticipated that this could grow to include further documents in the future.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03fe945-3dfe-412e-90a1-af2e70522219 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48310000 - Document creation software package
- 72512000 - Document management services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2017 at 10:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03fe945-3dfe-412e-90a1-af2e70522219

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03fe945-3dfe-412e-90a1-af2e70522219
  21st February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c3527998-87f7-e611-80dd-005056b64545
  Advert

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