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# Secure Production and Distribution of Physical Higher Education Certificates and Electronic Transcripts

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/secure-production-and-distribution-of-physical-higher-education-certificates-and-electroni-ocds-h6vhtk-05dbb9). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Oxford Brookes University: "Secure Production and Distribution of Physical Higher Education Certificates and Electronic Transcripts". Published status: complete. Concession Value: £480,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 2 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: www.delta-esourcing.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Oxford Brookes University](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/oxford-brookes-university-urn-133864)
- **Concession Value (operator's expected revenue):** £480,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 2 December 2025 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Printing and delivery services, Printing and distribution services
- **Delivery Location:** UKJ
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £480,000 (inc. VAT; no net value published, 1 award)
- **Official Documents:** 5 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/secure-production-and-distribution-of-physical-higher-education-certificates-and-electroni-ocds-h6vhtk-05dbb9#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-05dbb9`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/secure-production-and-distribution-of-physical-higher-education-certificates-and-electroni-ocds-h6vhtk-05dbb9#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [delta-esourcing.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.delta-esourcing.com)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/secure-production-and-distribution-of-physical-higher-education-certificates-and-electroni-ocds-h6vhtk-05dbb9#participate

## Description
The University requires a supplier to provide a comprehensive, end-to-end service for the secure production and distribution of physical Higher Education certificates and electronic transcripts.
Key Requirements:
Print and Fulfillment: Securely print and globally mail approximately 8,000 to 14,000 high-security physical certificates annually, complete with necessary security features, a generic letter, and a branded board backed envelope.  Bulk post to partner organisations and the possibility of posting batches already in their envelopes with letters and certificates directly to the University.  All the above within a 10-working-day SLA. 
Online Portal: Provide a secure online portal enabling:
Students: To log in, view, download (PDF), and securely share their electronic transcripts with third parties (e.g., employers) for a minimum of five years.
Staff: To log in, view student lists, and manage/edit student details.
E-Certificate: possibility of adding e-certificates to the contract either at the start or in the future. 
Data Security: Strict adherence to UK-GDPR and DPA 2018 for all data storage, handling, and secure processes.
Strategic Alignment: Demonstrated commitment to supporting the University's environmental sustainability goals, social value commitments, and the 2040 Carbon Net Zero target.
Management Information Reporting: Provide detailed monthly Management Information (MI) reports on stock levels, print volumes, costs, dispatch performance, and technical issues.
To view this notice, please click here: 
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1013427533

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79823000, 79824000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £480,000

- **Contract Period:** 02/02/2026 to 31/01/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** 1 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **A1 Security Print**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-169894`
  - Value: £480,000 (inc. VAT)
  - Date: 19/12/2025

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** 1 (active)
  - Signed Value: £480,000
  - Signed Date: 31/01/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F071585-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-02-11T10:05:16.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T09:44:47.150Z
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