---
title: "Certificate Paper"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b0cf"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-06-09"
---

# Certificate Paper

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b0cf

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by The Open University, a public authority entity, involved awarding a contract for the supply of certificate paper. This project falls under the goods category, specifically classified under CPV code 22400000, covering items like stamps and stock certificates. The procurement, which is now at the award stage, was officially awarded to Advanced Secure Technologies Ltd. This award was activated on 7th April 2026 and will run until 6th April 2029. The total contract value amounts to £50,997. The buyer's headquarters is located at Walton Hall in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, within the UKJ12 region. The procurement method was categorised as "Below threshold - unknown" and was published under the UKPGA 2023/54 legal framework.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the printing and secure documentation industry, especially those with expertise in producing and managing certificate paper and related materials. Established companies similar to Advanced Secure Technologies Ltd., which is a large-scale enterprise based in Cardiff, could find lucrative prospects in this sector. The contract's substantial duration of three years offers a stable demand for such goods, presenting an opportunity for businesses to establish a long-term partnership with an esteemed educational institution like The Open University. Such a collaboration could pave the way for future projects and expansions into similar markets within the public sector.

## Notice

Contract for the supply of certificate paper to the university.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054249-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2026 - 6 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,997 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22400000 - Stamps, cheque forms, banknotes, stock certificates, trade advertising material, catalogues and manuals

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 11:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054249-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054249-2026
  9th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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