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Identity Check and Validation Solution - NHS login

NHS ENGLAND

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02 Dec 2025 at 09:08

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed the procurement process for the "Identity Check and Validation Solution - NHS login," a software-related service classified under CPV code 72260000. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract, valued at £5,159,553.29 excluding VAT, encompasses the initial three-year term and an optional one-year extension. The services will be provided in England, and the procurement reached the award stage as of 2 February 2024. The awarded supplier, Experian Limited, will deliver the solution that enables users to verify their identity, linking them to their health records, thereby allowing secure access to digital services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software services industry, especially those focused on identity verification solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable to tender for this contract, highlighting the accessibility of such procurement opportunities for smaller businesses. Companies that specialise in developing secure, user-friendly digital identity solutions could greatly benefit from similar procurements in the public sector, offering prospects for substantial business growth and partnership opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Identity Check and Validation Solution - NHS login

Notice Description

It has come to the attention of NHS England that the original 'Value of Contract' figure included in the Contract Notice for this NHS Login Identity Check and Validation Solution (Identity Check and Validation Solution - NHS login - Contracts Finder) for the contract publication included an incorrect value. The accurate 'Total Value of Contract' figure is PS5,159,553.29 ex VAT. This value includes the initial three year committed term and the value of the one year optional extension. Enables users to prove their identity which links them to their health record and subsequently enables access to digital services using a simple, consistent, and secure process via a trusted service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53ad8dd5-f367-4c34-8f48-5e16a05c4be4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4561c4dc-51ac-4f39-aaa4-fac7ac797124
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,159,553 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,159,553 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2024 - 1 Feb 2027 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPERIAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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