Tender

PROVISION OF AN INDENTITY DOCUMENT VERIFICATION SERVICE

THE NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Jul 2025 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is inviting tenders for the 'Provision of an Identity Document Verification Service'. This service is crucial for verifying the identity documents submitted by internationally educated NMC applicants. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage and is conducted using an open method under the category of services related to business and management consultancy, and IT services. The procurement opportunity is located in the United Kingdom, with electronic submissions facilitated via the NMC's e-sourcing portal. Key deadlines include the end of the enquiry period on 15th August 2025 and the closing tender period on 22nd August 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 3rd November 2025, with a potential for renewal over a total period of four years.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth to businesses specializing in identity verification services, IT solutions, and consulting. The requirements to accommodate a wide range of global identity documents mean that businesses with robust and scalable technology solutions could be well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises are also encouraged to apply, as the tender is accessible to a wider range of suppliers. This project, with a budget of up to £120,000, represents an undertaking with the potential to cement a business's reputation through long-term engagement and operational impact with a central government public authority.

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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. The primary identity document provided by applicants is their passport; however, we occasionally accept other evidence such as UK/NI driving licenses and travel documents. The Supplier is expected to be able to accommodate a range of identity documents. We must be able to verify passports from any country worldwide.

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)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056416
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042136-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@nmc-uk.org
Contact Phone
020 7333 9333

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1B 1PZ
Post Town
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

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