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title: "The Provision of Digital Certificates, Blockchain Paper and Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e3cf"
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buyer: "Buckinghamshire New University"
published: "2026-08-13"
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# The Provision of Digital Certificates, Blockchain Paper and Associated Services

Buyer: Buckinghamshire New University  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e3cf

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## Summary

Buckinghamshire New University commissioned services for a digital solution covering digital certificates, blockchain paper, transcripts, award verifications and associated services. The requirement concerns software-related services supporting the creation, secure handling and verification of educational awards and records. The buyer is the University, based in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, and delivery is across the United Kingdom. This is therefore relevant to suppliers providing digital credential platforms, certificate and transcript technology, blockchain-enabled document solutions, verification services or related software support. Businesses focused solely on conventional printing, general stationery or unrelated education services are less closely aligned with the requirement. The service combines a digital platform with blockchain paper and associated operational support for the University’s award documentation and verification needs.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a direct, below-threshold procedure without competition. One lot was awarded to ADVANCED SECURE TECHNOLOGIES LTD. The award date and contract signature date were both 13 February 2026. The active contract runs from 13 February 2026 to 12 February 2029. Its value is £107,205.43 excluding VAT and £128,646.52 including VAT. The award covers software-related services for digital certificates, blockchain paper, transcripts, award verifications and associated services. The selected supplier is a Cardiff-based small or medium-sized enterprise. The procurement used a single completed lot, and the published outcome records an active award and active contract rather than a cancelled or terminated arrangement.

This award provides a clear indication that Buckinghamshire New University purchases specialist technology for issuing and verifying educational credentials, rather than only traditional certificate printing. Competitors targeting a future requirement from this buyer would need a credible digital certificate solution, secure document or blockchain capability, and the ability to support transcripts, award verification and associated services as one joined-up service. They should be able to operate across the United Kingdom and explain how their platform supports the University’s administrative and verification needs. The incumbent is an SME, showing that this requirement can be delivered by a focused specialist rather than only a large technology integrator. Relevant experience in secure credentials, education records, software implementation and ongoing support would strengthen a competing proposition.

## Notice

Buckinghamshire New University ( "the University") wishes to appoint a supplier to provide a digital solution for digital certificates using blockchain paper, transcripts, award verifications and associated services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077332-2026 |
| 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 | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2026 - 12 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £107,205 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Buckinghamshire New University |
| Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE |
| Postcode area | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP11 2JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Wycombe |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2026 at 15:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077332-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077332-2026
  13th August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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