AwardedAwarded 31 January 2026

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

Oxford Brookes University · Education

In brief

Oxford Brookes University awarded printing work to A1 Security Print on 31 January 2026.

The notice gives a value of £480,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 2 February 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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What the notice says

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…Read the full 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

Who won

WinnerValueDates
A1 Security Print (SME)
5 bids received
£480,000
Awarded 19 December 2025
2 February 2026 to 31 January 2029

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 071585-2025
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 085433-2025
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 012228-2026

About the buyer

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From notice 071585-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 6 November 2025, last updated 11 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.