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UK_264 Identity Verification Solution (Correct)

BRITISH COUNCIL

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24 Dec 2024 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking a supplier to provide an advanced Identity Verification Solution. This procurement, under the title "UK_264 Identity Verification Solution (Correct)," falls within the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The location of operations is the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with key dates including the deadline for submissions on 10th February 2025 at 10.00 am (UK time). The contract is expected to last for three years with a possibility of extension. Questions related to the tender must be made via the In-Tend platform.

This invitation to tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in identity verification technologies. Companies capable of providing configurable identity verification solutions along with a database of authorised ID documents stand to benefit. This tender is particularly suited to technology firms with robust experience in developing secure verification solutions, especially those capable of serving examination services. The open procedure procurement method ensures a fair competitive environment, and participation requires registration and capability demonstration on the e-Tendering portal.

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Notice Title

UK_264 Identity Verification Solution (Correct)

Notice Description

We are looking for one supplier who can provide advanced Identity Verification technologies and processes, provide necessary configurational capabilities, and maintain a database of officially authorised types of ID documents that can be used in Identity Verification process in various countries. The Identity Verification technologies will be applied specifically but not exclusively for the provision of examination services that is one of the key services in our organisation. This will allow us to improve customer service, whilst helping to prevent malpractice.Contract duration for 3 years and possibility of extension.For more information, please explore tender information to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil Deadline for clarification questions will be the 16th of January 2025, at 10.00 am (UK time) Deadline for submissions will be the 30th of January 2025, at 10.00 am (UK time)Any questions related to this tender should be made via the in tend platform.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are looking for one supplier who can provide advanced Identity Verification technologies and processes, provide necessary configurational capabilities, and maintain a database of officially authorised types of ID documents that can be used in Identity Verification process in various countries. The Identity Verification technologies will be applied specifically but not exclusively for the provision of examination services that is one of the key services in our organisation. This will allow us to improve customer service, whilst helping to prevent malpractice.Contract duration for 3 years and possibility of extension.For more information, please explore tender information to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil Deadline for clarification questions will be the 16th of January 2025, at 10.00 am (UK time) Deadline for submissions will be the 30th of January 2025, at 10.00 am (UK time)Any questions related to this tender should be made via the in tend platform.

Renewal: Possibility of up to two yearly extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ccf1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002483-2025
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nektaria.theodoropoulou@britishcouncil.gr
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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