Planning

RFI - Automated Identity Verification service for the UK Education Sector

JISC

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Planning

11 Mar 2025 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

Jisc, a public authority in the UK sub-central government sector, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "RFI - Automated Identity Verification service for the UK Education Sector." This procurement falls within the industry categories of IT services, software development, and consulting, relevant to higher and further education institutions. The procurement process is at the preliminary market engagement stage, seeking information from vendors to aid in developing a later tender process. Key dates include a due date for preliminary market information on 25 March 2025. The project scope includes the delivery of industry-specific software packages and IT services, with a planned contract period from 2 August 2025 to 30 September 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in automated identity verification systems, as Jisc aims to understand the market to ensure wide participation in the subsequent tender. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to express interest, as this procurement process is suitable for them. Companies providing industry-specific software and IT services will find this an ideal opportunity to expand their offerings in the education sector, positioning themselves as key players in supporting enrolment processes and other institutional needs within UK higher and further education establishments.

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Notice Title

RFI - Automated Identity Verification service for the UK Education Sector

Notice Description

JSL is keen to understand the marketplace for vendors / providers of automated ID Verification systems for use by higher and further education institutions for the purpose of enrolment and other opportunities. A full RFI document can be accessed via our etendering portal at https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=JISC

Planning Information

Please read the Request for information document for full details, found on our eTendering portal https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=JISC Please also note that this RFI is NOT a tender process, and Jisc is only interested in seeking preliminary market information at this stage. We expect a tender procedure, the format of which is yet to be decided, to follow in the coming months. A precise timetable cannot be given.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eb99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008759-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48517000 - IT software package

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JISC
Contact Name
Chris Hallahan
Contact Email
chris.hallahan@jisc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2081482444

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NB
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

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