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Digital Verification Service (DVS) Register: Public Beta Phase

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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03 Feb 2026 at 14:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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02 Dec 2025 at 13:06

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23 Nov 2025 at 15:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology has completed a procurement process for the "Digital Verification Service (DVS) Register: Public Beta Phase." This procurement falls under the services industry category and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically managed from London. The procurement was completed through a direct award to Ernst & Young LLP, due to the urgent need for continuity of services and the specialized nature of the work involved, coupled with technical challenges of changing suppliers. The overall contract, valued at £1,000,000, was signed on 15th December 2025 and is scheduled to run through to 15th December 2026. The project involves agile delivery methodologies and adherence to UK government digital standards.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in digital identity verification services compliant with the UK framework. Companies possessing capabilities in agile project management and those able to meet stringent compliance and standards requirements would find this a well-suited opportunity. Participation could enhance a company's portfolio by demonstrating expertise in delivering government digital services, particularly when leveraging advanced collaboration methods such as agile sprints. Additionally, taking part in such a project could set a firm up as a future competitive contender for similar government contracts, fostering both credibility and experience in the digital government marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Verification Service (DVS) Register: Public Beta Phase

Notice Description

Objectives of the DVS Register: Public Beta Phase The main objectives of this Contract are: 1. **Deliver the Public Beta of the DVS Register** * Develop and launch a publicly accessible register of digital identity service providers certified against the UK digital identity and attributes trust framework. * Ensure the register is available on GOV.UK and maintained by the Office for Digital Identities and Attributes within the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. 2. **Collaborative Agile Delivery** * Work in partnership between the Buyer (Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)) and the Supplier (Ernst & Young LLP (EY)), using agile methodologies (sprints, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, show & tells). * Adjust deliverables and team composition as needed throughout the 14-month public beta phase. 3. **Continuous Improvement and Iteration** * Continuously improve the service based on user feedback, backlog prioritisation, and alignment with policy objectives. * Expand service functionality and refine the product through regular review and stakeholder engagement. 4. **Compliance and Standards** * Deliver all requirements in accordance with UK government digital Design Principles, Service Standard, and Technology Code of Practice. * Ensure technical documentation, architecture, and operational runbooks meet criteria defined by the Buyer. 5. **Defined Roles and Responsibilities** * Key personnel from both Buyer and Supplier are identified to ensure clear communication and accountability. * Any ad-hoc or additional deliverables will require separate SOWs or agreed variations. **Summary:** The contract s objectives are to deliver a robust, user-focused public beta of the DVS Register, using agile and collaborative working practices, with ongoing improvements and strict adherence to government standards. The project is structured to be flexible, responsive to change, and clearly governed by the roles and responsibilities set out in the agreement. The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where-- (a)a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and (b)the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance

Procurement Information

Ugent continuation of services due to unforseen circumstances

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e6ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009535-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£833,333 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£833,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Ernst & Young LLP

ernst& Young EY LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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