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title: "Certification Lead for Verify"
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# Certification Lead for Verify

Buyer: GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ebd577c-7609-4d86-a352-0db5c868e945

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## Summary

The Government Digital Service is overseeing a contract titled "Certification Lead for Verify" within the computer-related services industry, specifically in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract amount set at £39,000. This contract commenced on 2nd October 2017 and is scheduled to conclude on 2nd April 2018. The tender was completed with a procurement method classified as selective, which involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 23rd August 2017, and the award notice was published on 31st October 2017.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in information assurance and digital certification models. Businesses with expertise in computer support, consultancy services, and computer audit and testing are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The Government Digital Service aims to engage suppliers capable of delivering innovative solutions in identity-related certification, thus offering SMEs a platform to enhance their market presence and contribute to emerging trends in digital identity assurance.

## Notice

GOV.UK Verify is analysing, reviewing options and making recommendations on the design of its future certification model, which will be applicable to private sector reuse. We need an Information Assurance professional, with knowledge of identity related digital certification models, to undertake this options analysis, alongside the identity team.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d9255d-3d48-48f8-90c7-d6c69b34735c |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2017 - 2 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,000 |
| 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 | GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E1 8DX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Whitechapel |
| Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAYER 7 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2017 at 16:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d9255d-3d48-48f8-90c7-d6c69b34735c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d9255d-3d48-48f8-90c7-d6c69b34735c
  31st October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/5053
  WP1446 Certification Lead for Verify - published requirements

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