---
title: "Digital ID"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0697fc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT"
published: "2026-05-13"
---

# Digital ID

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0697fc

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by The University of Kent, pertains to a contract titled "Digital ID". This contract falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and involves a scalable cloud-based ID management solution for university card access lifecycle. The project location is in the United Kingdom, specifically in the Canterbury area, and the procurement stage is at the award phase, with the award notice published on 13th May 2026. The contract will commence on 1st July 2026 and extend until 1st July 2028. The procurement method employed is direct, categorised as below threshold without competition, and the contract was awarded to DIGITAL ID LTD with a gross contract value of £100,800.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software and digital identification sector. Companies with expertise in cloud-based solutions and experience working with educational institutions are well-suited to participate and potentially benefit from subcontracting opportunities. Given the university's collaborative approach with their IS Department and Security & Transport Team, businesses capable of providing innovative solutions while closely liaising with existing university teams may find this contract particularly conducive to business growth and partnership development.

## Notice

A scaleable cloud based ID management solution for University Card Access lifecycle. Provide and install software whilst working in partnership with University of Kent IS Department and Security & Transport (Card Access) Team. The contract will be a 1+1 year contract with initial value of goods/services provided PS42,000.00 + VAT PA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044077-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 1 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,800 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT2 7NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Blean Forest |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIGITAL ID |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 14:51 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044077-2026
- 13 May 2026 at 14:29 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044043-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044077-2026
  13th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044043-2026
  13th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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