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title: "Jisc Certificate Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0527d4"
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# Jisc Certificate Service

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0527d4

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## Summary

The recent procurement process conducted by JISC, a prominent public authority sub-central government organisation based in Bristol, aimed to secure a certificate service framework for its members, including a wide array of educational and research institutions, schools, local authorities, and NHS bodies. The contract, titled "Jisc Certificate Service", belongs to the IT services industry category, focusing on consulting, software development, internet, and support services. The procurement used an open procedure, allowing for a single supplier framework agreement without reopening competition, and was awarded to DigiCert Ireland Limited. The contract period commenced on 19th September 2025, with an initial duration of two years, extendable to 18th September 2029. The procurement, completed under legislation 2023/54, enforces a framework agreement operated by JISC, ensuring mandatory legal provisions are upheld. The contract's total estimated value stands at GBP 1,800,000, with the gross amount at GBP 1,500,000.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses within the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in security certificates for digital communications. Large scale firms like DigiCert Ireland Limited, with the capability to manage extensive requirements across a multinational customer base, are well-positioned to compete for such contracts. This framework enables individual orders directly with the supplier, presenting ongoing business potential for the appointed company. Additionally, the arrangement allows for wide participation from public sector organisations connected to the Janet network, further expanding prospects for suppliers to demonstrate value-added services and competitive pricing, advancing their footprint within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Jisc sought to establish a single supplier framework agreement to provide a certificate service for its members and eligible organisations (our customers) to keep web and email services secure.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Jisc wishes to award a contract providing an initial 2 years of service with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years. 2 + 1 +1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063064-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2025 - 18 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | £1,500,000 |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| Contracts value | £1,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | JISC |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIGICERT IRELAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2025 at 18:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063064-2025
- 30 Jul 2025 at 11:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044222-2025
- 28 May 2025 at 11:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028062-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063064-2025
  7th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044222-2025
  30th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028062-2025
  28th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.jisc.ac.uk/
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=93992&B=
- https://www.jisc.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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