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PROVISION OF AN INDENTITY DOCUMENT VERIFICATION SERVICE

NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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14 Apr 2026 at 10:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

22 Jul 2025 at 16:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), based in London, has initiated an open procurement process for the provision of an identity document verification service. This tender, tagged with the procurement ID "C-1492", falls under the category of business and management consultancy as well as IT services. The procurement stage reached is the award stage on 14 April 2026, following the tender stage which closed on 22 August 2025. The contract run by GB Group PLC commenced on 1 April 2026 and will continue till 31 March 2028, with options for renewal up to March 2030. This significant procurement aims to verify the authenticity of identity documents for internationally educated applicants applying to the NMC. Potential suppliers were encouraged to submit responses electronically via the NMC’s e-sourcing portal.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for firms specialising in identity verification, business consultancy, and IT services to expand their portfolio by engaging with a central government authority. Companies able to provide robust solutions accommodating a variety of identity documents, including global passports, are well-positioned to meet the bid requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were particularly encouraged to participate in this tender process, highlighting opportunities for business growth in the service sector. With a contract value around £96,458.99, this could be a lucrative venture for businesses seeking to secure government contracts and enhance their capabilities in identity verification services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF AN INDENTITY DOCUMENT VERIFICATION SERVICE

Notice Description

As part of the registration process, all internationally educated NMC applicants must complete an in-person identity and document verification check. This ensures that all documents, submitted as electronic copies during the application process, are verified as original and authentic.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two extensions available for this contract. Extension 1 for a period of one year (12 months) Extension 2 for a period of one year (12 months)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056416
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033604-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

CPV Codes

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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,458 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

The Nursing and Midwifery Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1B 1PZ
Postcode Area
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
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GB GROUP PLC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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