Tender

UK_264 (B) Identity Verification Solution

BRITISH COUNCIL

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24 Dec 2024 at 11:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking suppliers for the UK_264 (B) Identity Verification Solution under the IT services category. This open procedure, focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support, is located in London, United Kingdom, with postal code E20 1JQ. The tender period ends on 30th January 2025 at 10:00 am, and the contract period is slated from 31st March 2025 to 31st March 2028. The procurement stage is currently active with the final date for clarification questions set for 16th January 2025 at 10:00 am. This tender has been identified as a non-recurrent procurement type and is specifically open to SMEs.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced identity verification technologies and processes, especially those capable of maintaining an authorised database of ID documents for verification across various countries. This contract, valued for an initial three years with potential extensions, is ideal for IT service firms with robust configurational capabilities and experience in enhancing customer service and mitigating malpractice. SMEs looking to expand their portfolios and establish a foothold in state-led projects would find this tender particularly beneficial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK_264 (B) Identity Verification Solution

Notice Description

The tender was cancelled and being replaced with the tender reference number: BC/03756, and name UK_264 Identity Verification Solution (Correct) Additional information: The tender was cancelled and being replaced with the tender reference number: BC/03756, and name UK_264 Identity Verification Solution (Correct) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82985472-e6f8-41e5-98e9-997545c91f4c
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nektaria Theodoropoulou
Contact Email
nektaria.theodoropoulou@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
-

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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