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Identity Verification Alternative Route

Companies House

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31 Oct 2025 at 10:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Companies House focused on acquiring an "Identity Verification Alternative Route" service, which falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. Located in Cardiff, Companies House facilitated this tender through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process progressed to the award stage with a completion status, and the contract has been awarded to TransUnion International UK Limited. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 3rd April 2025 and the contract's duration from 15th September 2025 to 15th September 2028. The procurement was valued at £300,000, with opportunities available in various regions across the United Kingdom and the Channel Islands.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software systems and identity verification services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Engaging in this type of public procurement can aid business growth by fostering partnerships with key governmental agencies and expanding market reach across multiple UK regions. The involvement of a large-scale supplier like TransUnion International UK Limited in this contract exemplifies the scale and potential of similar opportunities in public procurement avenues.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Identity Verification Alternative Route

Notice Description

Alternative Identity Verification services product

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2bc4ca07-10e2-42ae-aa1f-2cf4a9ac9d44
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8442eaf-3f59-47bd-8de4-bc2b69204ba5
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2025 - 15 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Companies House
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TransUnion International UK Limited

Further Information

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