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title: "Bank Validation and Verification Service (2026-2029)"
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# Bank Validation and Verification Service (2026-2029)

Buyer: DWP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49755fc1-7633-47d5-a488-d20d2478bea2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) as the buying organisation, with the title "Bank Validation and Verification Service (2026-2029)" under the industry category of Software package and information systems. This contract, which is in the award stage, was initiated to provide validation and verification services for UK and international payment account details. The contract period begins on 1st April 2026 and ends on 31st March 2029. DWP, based in Blackpool, has opted for a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process, worth GBP 4,949,010, covers various locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in software and information systems, to engage with a large-scale government project through Experian Limited's award. The tender is particularly suitable for SMEs, providing an avenue for smaller enterprises to partner and grow within the public sector. Companies capable of delivering precise verification and validation solutions are well-suited to compete for this type of opportunity, contributing to the enhancement of operational efficiencies in financial accuracy and identity verification on a substantial geographical scale. The selective procurement approach allows businesses with a robust track record and existing framework agreements to participate in this lucrative service provision.

## Notice

The contract is for the provision of validation services for UK and international payment account details to ensure the accuracy of payment data, and verification services to support claimants' identity verification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a904bee5-8cb1-44a6-80b0-9a6ab989cdd2 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,949,010 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,711,960 |
| 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 | DWP |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY4 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Stanley |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXPERIAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 16:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a904bee5-8cb1-44a6-80b0-9a6ab989cdd2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a904bee5-8cb1-44a6-80b0-9a6ab989cdd2
  2nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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