---
title: "Digital On Demand Certificates"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058ffa"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-08-29"
---

# Digital On Demand Certificates

Buyer: CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058ffa

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## Summary

Canterbury Christ Church University, classified as a public authority under sub-central government, has completed a procurement process titled "Digital On Demand Certificates." This initiative falls under the services category and serves the education sector by offering digital solutions for handling High Education certificates and related paperwork. The procurement method utilised was direct, finalized without competition, and the process was guided by the "light touch" regime. This contract, valued at £120,000 gross, was awarded to Advanced Secure Technologies Ltd, a Cardiff-based SME, on 29th August 2025. The contract, which began on 27th June 2025, is set to operate until 26th June 2028, with possibilities for annual renewals and options to expand service offerings.

This tender represents an exceptional opportunity for businesses specialising in educational software development and digital printing services, providing potential growth in digital solutions for universities and educational bodies. The awarded contract allows Advanced Secure Technologies Ltd to expand its foothold in the educational sector, particularly in digital anti-fraud solutions that ensure identity verification and secure document handling. Businesses with expertise in digital transformation, cybersecurity, and educational resources would be aptly positioned to pursue similar tenders and collaborate on enhancing digital infrastructure for educational institutions.

## Notice

A system that allows access by students, and third parties, to see and order their HE certificates (and other paperwork) via a log in. Allowing the right certificate going to the right student at the right address. Also giving access to would be employers, this anti-fraud solution is a recognised way to ensure people are who they say they are.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052277-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Jun 2025 - 26 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT1 1QU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Barton |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72212190 - Educational software development services
- 79811000 - Digital printing services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2025 at 08:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052277-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052277-2025
  29th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://advancedsecure.co.uk/
- https://www.canterbury.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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