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ID 6723703 - DOF - EDD - NICS Identity Assurance (NIDA) Solution

CPD - Supplies and Services Division(buyer)

Published
Published 23 October 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 20 November 2026 (7 days left)
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CPD - Supplies and Services Division, on behalf of the Department of Finance, is procuring support, maintenance, and development services for the existing Identity Assurance (NIDA) application and associated Digital Identity Verification services. The contract covers a service transition and implementation period of up to three months, followed by an initial three-year term with two optional one-year extensions. Valued at an estimated £5,500,000, bids must be submitted by 20 November 2026.

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Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£5,500,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
23 October 2026
Questions by
11 November 2026
Deadline
20 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
Software package and information systemsIT services: consulting, software development, Internet and supportFile security software development servicesData security software development servicesInformation technology servicesComputer network services

Competition and scoring criteria

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Price 30% · Quality 70%

  • AC1 - Digital Verification21%
  • AC2 - Continuous Evolution and Development of NIDA14%
  • AC3 - Key Personnel/Technical Service Roles10.5%
  • AC7 - Social Value10.5%
  • AC8 - Total Contract Price30%
  • AC4 - Service Management10.5%
  • AC5 - Service Transition and Implementation3.5%

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  1. Contract Notice

    23 October 2026

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