Planning

Generic Identity Verification Service (GIDV) 2025/26

HOME OFFICE

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PlanningUpdate

12 Jun 2025 at 14:03

PlanningUpdate

11 Jun 2025 at 13:01

Planning

05 Jun 2025 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is currently in the planning stage for a procurement exercise titled the "Generic Identity Verification Service (GIDV) 2025/26." This initiative involves the provision of services designed to check passport chips and facially match immigration customers or visa applicants. The industry category for this procurement is IT software development services, relevant to businesses involved in delivering custom software solutions. The tender is focused on services and is located in London, United Kingdom. The planned contract period is scheduled to begin on 1st January 2027 and conclude on 31st March 2029. An indicative future notice date has been set for 30th November 2025, providing a timeline for potential participants to prepare. This process operates under legal guidelines set forth by the UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement potentially offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software development, particularly those with expertise in identity verification systems, biometric technologies, and passport data interfaces. Companies with innovative, scalable solutions and experience in handling government contracts would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Participation in this procurement could lead to long-term partnerships with the Home Office, enhancing a company’s portfolio and market credibility. The tender fosters competition that can drive innovation within this niche of the software development industry, making it an attractive opportunity for tech-oriented businesses aiming to expand their foothold in public sector services.

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Notice Title

Generic Identity Verification Service (GIDV) 2025/26

Notice Description

Provision of service to check passport chips and facially match immigration customers / visa applicants.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0543a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032000-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

72212517 - IT software development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
fbiscommercial@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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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