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Generic Identity Verification (GIDV)

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09 Dec 2025 at 17:08

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27 Feb 2023 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Generic Identity Verification (GIDV)" project has been spearheaded by the Home Office, focusing on application service providers within the IT services industry. This process primarily addresses the provision of a mobile device application for identity verification, document verification, biometric enrolments, and secure data handling. The contract, valued at £18,300,000, was awarded using a selective procurement method, specifically the restricted procedure, suggesting that it involved shortlisted suppliers above the threshold. The procurement stage is marked as Award, concluding with Entrust Corporation emerging as the supplier. The overall contract ran from 1st February 2023 to 31st January 2025, and it applied to multiple regions, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and beyond.

This tender presents a considerable opportunity for large-scale enterprises specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive application services. Although the procurement process has been completed, ongoing project requirements or similar forthcoming tenders can still offer substantial business growth potential for firms that excel in identity verification technology, document management systems, and application development. Companies adept at integrating with governmental systems and ensuring robust information security standards are well-positioned to compete in similar future procurement opportunities from the Home Office and similar public sector entities.

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Notice Title

Generic Identity Verification (GIDV)

Notice Description

Personal device based, generic identity verification (GIDV), document verification and facial biometric enrolment, identity capture. Provision of a mobile device application and functional service wrapper necessary to capture and verify applicant identities: - Scanning or reading documents (passport) - Identity capture including facial biometric enrolment - Document verification - Real-time facial matching - Liveness assessment - Integration (Home Office application and case working systems) - Personal information and data must be secure - Continuous improvement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99398b8c-5522-4336-b257-c527c29f01a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46e48278-c873-40c2-97ad-a02c91799b0b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72416000 - Application service providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,300,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,300,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENTRUST

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