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C443507 KYC Bank Account Checking

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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29 May 2026 at 10:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "C443507 KYC Bank Account Checking" has been completed. The NHS Business Services Authority, based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, served as the buying organisation. This procurement falls under the financial auditing services industry category and was conducted within the United Kingdom. It was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £171,000, was awarded on 26th May 2026, with the contract period running from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2028. This tender passed the planning stage and reached the award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial auditing services, particularly those proficient in real-time customer identity verification via online or telephone payments. SMEs were considered suitable for this process, making it an ideal opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to expand in the UK financial services market. The selected supplier, EQUIFAX LIMITED, demonstrates the calibre of entities that could effectively meet the tender requirements and benefit from similar opportunities. Businesses with a solid track record in the financial sector will find services like these a compelling avenue for growth, as they address crucial needs within the public sector.

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Notice Title

C443507 KYC Bank Account Checking

Notice Description

A service required to carry out real time checking of customers making a payment via online or telephone payments and specifically identify: the identity of the customer, the address provided is that of the customer and the account no. and sort code related to the payer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e24a17d-2c30-4395-ae14-d8da8240f8f7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£171,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£171,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 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
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EQUIFAX

Further Information

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