---
title: "Digital Certificates Annual Licence Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d6b8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT"
published: "2026-07-29"
---

# Digital Certificates Annual Licence Renewal

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d6b8

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## Summary

The University of Kent, based in Canterbury, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the "Digital Certificates Annual Licence Renewal" project, classified under the services industry category. This procurement reached the award stage as of 29th July 2026, with a contract start date set for 1st September 2026 and an end date of 31st August 2027. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold, and without competition, involving a total value of £56,694 including VAT. The awarded supplier is Advanced Secure Technologies Ltd, located in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The tender focuses on digital certification services and printer maintenance support, further enriching the technological capabilities of the university.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for service-based businesses specializing in digital certification, secure hosting, and IT maintenance. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) similar in scale to Advanced Secure Technologies Ltd, especially those experienced in dealing with public authority contracts, are well-positioned to benefit from such direct procurement methods. By gaining a foothold in collaborations with educational institutions such as The University of Kent, businesses in this sector can significantly enhance their portfolio and market presence, opening avenues for further contracts within sub-central government public authorities.

## Notice

Digital Certificates Enterprise Annual Licence x 1 Digital Certificates Enterprise Secure Hosting x 1 Digital Certificates Enterprise UAT Hosting x 1 Digital Certificates Enterprise SmartVerify+ (Document Credits) x 1 Printer Maintenance and Support x 1 PS56,694 inc VAT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071815-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,694 |
| 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 | ADVANCED SECURE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79132000 - Certification services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 14:11 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071815-2026
- 29 Jul 2026 at 14:02 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071801-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071815-2026
  29th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071801-2026
  29th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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