Tender

Digital Identity and Attributes Independent Certification Assurance

BEIS

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Tender

21 Sep 2023 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is conducting a procurement process for the service titled "Digital Identity and Attributes Independent Certification Assurance" within the technical analysis or consultancy services industry category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on October 12, 2023, and a contract period starting on October 27, 2023, and ending on March 29, 2024. The procurement method used is an open procedure (below threshold), and the delivery addresses include various regions such as the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, among others.

This tender opportunity by BEIS presents a chance for businesses, particularly those skilled in research and development consultancy services, auditing services, and technical analysis or consultancy, to participate and compete for contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to engage due to the suitability preferences set for this procurement. Businesses operating within the United Kingdom and other specified regions can take advantage of this opportunity to contribute their expertise in ensuring compliance with the UK Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework.

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Notice Title

Digital Identity and Attributes Independent Certification Assurance

Notice Description

DSIT Digital Identity programme has developed a UK Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (UKDIATF) which contains rules and principles relevant to the provision of digital identity. Organisations that wish to operate under the Trust Framework and therefore want to follow these rules and principles can get certified by one of the conformity assessment bodies that have been accredited by UKAS. In order to ensure that conformity assessment bodies follow certification processes and there is equity amongst all certified providers, assessment and assurance of the quality of DIATF Certification assessments, audits, tests and the resulting certification is needed. Key part of the delivery of the trust framework and the certification scheme is assuring that certifications undertaken by the certification bodies selected by DSIT and UKAS are aligned with the rules set out in the UKDIATF certification scheme, and that certification undertaken is in line with the ISO 17065 standard and that conformity assessment bodies keep to accreditation standards. The Supplier will deliver: an ad hoc assurance of quality, methods etc of audits carried out by the certification bodies, including a high-level report summarising the findings and any relevant information DSIT should be aware of.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ad14327-ac22-422a-b1aa-4d36af153455
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Oct 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEIS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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