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title: "Identity Verification Alternative Route"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2bc4ca07-10e2-42ae-aa1f-2cf4a9ac9d44"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-10-31"
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# Identity Verification Alternative Route

Buyer: COMPANIES HOUSE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bc4ca07-10e2-42ae-aa1f-2cf4a9ac9d44

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Companies House focused on acquiring an "Identity Verification Alternative Route" service, which falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. Located in Cardiff, Companies House facilitated this tender through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process progressed to the award stage with a completion status, and the contract has been awarded to TransUnion International UK Limited. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 3rd April 2025 and the contract's duration from 15th September 2025 to 15th September 2028. The procurement was valued at £300,000, with opportunities available in various regions across the United Kingdom and the Channel Islands.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software systems and identity verification services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Engaging in this type of public procurement can aid business growth by fostering partnerships with key governmental agencies and expanding market reach across multiple UK regions. The involvement of a large-scale supplier like TransUnion International UK Limited in this contract exemplifies the scale and potential of similar opportunities in public procurement avenues.

## Notice

Alternative Identity Verification services product

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8442eaf-3f59-47bd-8de4-bc2b69204ba5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2025 - 15 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COMPANIES HOUSE |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 3UZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Gabalfa |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRANSUNION INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2025 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8442eaf-3f59-47bd-8de4-bc2b69204ba5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8442eaf-3f59-47bd-8de4-bc2b69204ba5
  31st October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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