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Identity Verification Services

MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Money and Pensions Service has completed the procurement process for "Identity Verification Services," designed to support the Pensions Dashboards Programme (PDP) over a two-year contract period. The procurement, classified under the CPV code "48517000" for IT software packages, was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 31 January 2022 to 31 December 2023, with an estimated contract value of £1,836,001, and the services will be delivered within the United Kingdom. The tender period formally concluded on 29 October 2021.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in identity services, IT software development, and cybersecurity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the nature of the project which aligns with innovative identity solutions and market development within the UK Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework. Businesses capable of providing secure and effective identity verification services will find this contract especially relevant to their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Identity Verification Services

Notice Description

The Pensions Dashboards Programme (PDP) will be procuring an interim identity service on a two year contract to support the initial testing phases of the programme. This interim contract will enable PDP to assess the development of the identity market in line with the proposed UK Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework, and support the low and controlled volumes planned through the initial phases. The identity service provides a key function within the core architecture for the Pensions Dashboards ecosystem. The aim is to give users confidence that access to their pension information is protected and additionally to give pension providers confidence that they are releasing information to the right person.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66ad586a-a8d9-400a-82fb-7d87b49477a9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/922bdabe-0b86-4234-ad6b-5f86e12c47d9
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

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,836,001 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,836,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2023 1-2 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
MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE
Contact Name
Robert Derry
Contact Email
robert.derry@maps.org.uk
Contact Phone
07738814495

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1N 2TD
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGIDENTITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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