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Printing, Distribution and Sale of Graduation Certificates

Oxford Brookes University · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 08:17.

Opportunity overview

Oxford Brookes University is seeking proposals from qualified suppliers for a comprehensive service to manage the secure printing, distribution, and commercial sales of all official degree and award certificates. This contract is for a period of five (5) years, with an option to extend for a further two (2) years, subject to performance review and mutual agreement. The awarded supplier will be responsible for the entire end-to-end process, from secure document production and storage to direct distribution to graduands and the development of a commercial income stream for the University. The integrity and security of the certificates are of paramount importance to protect the reputation of Oxford Brookes University and the value of its awards.

Classification

  • CPV79823000 — Printing and delivery services
  • CPV79824000 — Printing and distribution services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-059020
Status
planning
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Communication

Future Notice Date
10 Oct 2025, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning
Has Renewal
Yes

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Ends
31 Jan 2031, 23:59
Starts
1 Feb 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Jan 2033, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 7
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 8
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 9
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
79823000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Printing and delivery services
Entry 2
Id
79824000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Printing and distribution services

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
052337-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
29 Aug 2025, 10:58

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
11 Sept 2025, 23:59
Description
Oxford Brookes University is commencing preliminary market engagement (PME) to better understand the market for the print, distribution, and commercial aspects of its graduation certificates. This is in anticipation of a future public contract and is being conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The purpose of this engagement is to: Gauge the current landscape of services and capabilities. Explore potential solutions and innovations. Inform the development of our requirements and tender documents. Identify potential suppliers for the future contract. We will host a series of online one-to-one sessions on Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th September 2025. Suppliers will have the opportunity to discuss their offerings and provide feedback on our potential requirements. Interested parties should note that this is a fact-finding exercise and not part of a formal tender process. All information exchanged will be treated fairly and transparently. How to Participate: Suppliers wishing to participate in this engagement are invited to email procurement@brookes.ac.uk to request a slot for an online discussion.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-UKPRN-10004930
Name
Oxford Brookes University

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKJ14
Country
GB
Locality
Oxford
Postal Code
OX3 0BP
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Gipsy Lane Headington

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
10004930
Scheme
GB-UKPRN

Contact

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
PPGL-1164-DJLT
Scheme
GB-PPON

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Oxford · UKJ14 · OX3 0BP · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKE · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKF · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKG · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKI · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-059020-2025-08-29T10:58:33+01:00Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·