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title: "Development Capability for GOV.UK Verify"
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# Development Capability for GOV.UK Verify

Buyer: GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f76847df-2a82-43df-9afe-f6a2d29fd53e

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## Summary

The Government Digital Service is seeking to enhance its digital verification services through the tender titled "Development Capability for GOV.UK Verify." This public procurement, classified under IT services, is based in London, United Kingdom, and has been awarded to THOUGHTWORKS, LTD for a total value of £484,700. The contract, which commenced on 1 June 2018, is set to run until 3 December 2018. This procurement was initiated through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period closing on 7 May 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software development and consulting. Companies that can reduce service integration times, deliver interoperability with international identity schemes, and enhance analytics capabilities would be well-suited to compete for similar projects in the future. Given that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, this tender can open avenues for innovative firms looking to establish their footprint in government contracts and contribute to modernising digital services.

## Notice

Back end software development to: - Reduce the time taken to connect services to Verify - Deliver interoperability with european digital identity schemes - Perform critical upgrades - Increase the number of users who successfully pass through the Hub - Improve reporting and analytics capability

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52021035-6a78-4dd0-b783-09cdaa6c84b5 |
| 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 | 14 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 3 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £484,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £484,700 |
| 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 8QS |
| 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 | THOUGHTWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2018 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52021035-6a78-4dd0-b783-09cdaa6c84b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52021035-6a78-4dd0-b783-09cdaa6c84b5
  14th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/6740
  Link to original requirements as published on Digital Marketplace

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